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Cherished by generations of readers, this international holiday classic recounts the tale of a Mexican girl''s excitement at the approach of Christmas. Hardcover Spanish-language edition of the 1960 Caldecott Medal winner.

Overview Once upon a time, long, long ago a flower fairy looked to the sky and dared to fall in love with The Man in the Moon... Or so goes the tale that Danika weaves for the gathered fae children. Tonight is the night to learn a hidden tale of Kingdom. A story long forgotten, remembered by few. A tale of treachery, of love, betrayal and woe... but there''s more to the story than meets the eye. This isn''t just a tale of Jericho and Calanthe and their doomed Shakespearean romance, for tonight the truth of one beloved Kingdom character will be revealed.

Gilberto descubre que el viento puede ser un compañero de juegos bastante impredecible. Las expresivas ilustraciones captan el juego de luz y movimiento con tonos neutros y blancos brillantes. --Publisher.

C’est ce que Pandora essaie de découvrir. Depuis la mort par la propre main de son meilleur et probablement unique ami, elle ne sait plus à qui elle peut faire confiance. Le Prêtre est peut-être mort. L’Homme Gris est... elle n’est pas certaine quoi. Luc, eh bien, est Luc. L’Ordre l’envoie au coeur du Mexique pour enquêter sur un possible soulèvement de zombies. Elle arrive au commencement du festival du Día de los Muertos, une célébration en l’honneur des morts, et immédiatement quelque chose la perturbe. Pour commencer, les corps (ceux du genre vivant) ne cessent de disparaître. Ils ne sont pas kidnappés. Si seulement les choses étaient aussi simples. Une seconde ils sont là, la suivante ils ont littéralement disparu. Pandora ne sait quoi en penser. Par-dessus cela, des chrysanthèmes flottent partout. Est-ce seulement un symbole associé au festival ou un indice concernant quelque chose de beaucoup plus sinistre?

Bienvenue à vous tous au Carnaval Diabolique, ou comme j’aime l’appeler affectueusement, le carnaval des damnés. Mon nom est Pandora, et même si mon visage ne vous est peut-être pas familier, vous me connaissez. Je suis une Nephilim. Qu’est-ce que cela signifie? Je suis mi-démon. Et quel est mon autre nom? Luxure. Je suis cette envie sombre qui vous rend fou, vous fait désirer, vous rend téméraires et stupides. Je suis la drogue que vous feriez n’importe quoi pour obtenir. Mais je ne suis pas uniquement mauvaise. Je me bats pour la lumière, la bonté et la vérité. J’aime mon travail de tueuse de vampires, de loups-garous, de zombies et autres détraqués... C’est ce qui me rend heureuse. Mais des gens ont commencé à disparaître, et dernièrement, je sens une présence sombre rôder autour de moi. Je crois qu’il s’agit peut-être d’un prêtre de la mort et cela est réellement mauvais. Il n’y a pas grand-chose qu’un démon comme moi craint, mais eux, je les crains. Cela aurait dû être simple, tuer les détraqués à crocs, me débarrasser de mon fichu problème de prêtre, mais je suis sur le point d’être trahie par la personne à qui je croyais pouvoir confier ma vie, et avant la fin de la nuit je serai couverte d’écarlate...

A young boy and the animals in the forest see which one can perform the best tricks.

Le Prêtre était de retour. Sa maison était en sécurité. Et Pandora était même parvenue à se rallier une puissante alliée en la Reine des Zombies. Mais d’un seul coup, rien de tout cela n’importait. Elle avait été enlevée par une organisation secrète seulement connue sous le nom de la Triade qui mène des expériences, la traitant comme un rat de laboratoire : l’ouvrant, la disséquant et la gardant otage. Et lentement, elle devient folle. Ses démons sont endormis et personne ne sait où elle se trouve. Elle est complètement isolée et la Triade veut la briser. Mais pour quelle raison ? Et dans quel but? Désespérée de retourner à sa vie et vers les gens qu’elle aime, Pandora parvient à faire une évasion miraculeuse... Mais est-ce vraiment le cas ? Tout ce dont elle est certaine, c’est de s’être réveillée, seule et terrifiée, ne possédant aucun souvenir de qui elle est vraiment. Seule une pensée ne cesse de la marteler: la prophétie. Une légende qui affirme qu’elle est la clé pour déclencher l’Apocalypse. La vérité de ce qu’elle est, de ce que la Triade l’a fait devenir, a été scellée dans sa mémoire. Et si elle parvient à seulement s’en souvenir, elle sait qu’elle pourra arrêter ce que la Triade a de prévu.

Simplified Chinese edition of Play with Me

The New York Times bestselling author of Her Mad Hatter debuts a new, sexy paranormal romance series with this tale of dark magic and otherworldly passion. Eve Philips thought she could never love again. After her husband died in a hit-and-run accident, Eve poured her heart into her potions shop, Witch’s Brew, and hasn’t given any man a second glance—until Cian. As soon as she locks eyes with him, Eve knows she’ll never be the same. Gorgeous and mysterious, he incites a passion in her that she’s never felt before . . . Cian is a supernatural being with a grim and dangerous duty—one that calls for the utmost discretion. But when he meets the kind, beautiful Eve, all the rules go out the window. Now that his superiors have gotten wind of his infringement, he has a wicked enemy on his tail. Yet all he cares about is Eve: loving her, protecting her, and finding the right time to tell her his dark and terrible secret that threatens both of their lives.

Nimue, daughter of Hook, is desperate to prove to her parents that she''s just as brave and as much of a pirate as they are. So when she serendipitously spies the hidden isle, she knows what she must do. A fearsome creature know as the Sea Hag is reputed to be hiding thirteen soul orbs within its sands and rumor has it any pirate brave enough to trespass there and snatch one up will be able to harness the power of the hag as his or her own. And that''s just what Nimue aims to do. But, as is often her lot in life, things go horribly awry. Sircco, King of the Sea, has no time for leggers. Those vile creatures in the Above also known as humans, and pirates are the worst of the lot. But when a feminine cry reaches his ears, his curiosity gets to him and against his better judgment finds himself offering the hag a trade for the wild, little legger with eyes of blue and hair the deepest color of his seas. Human and merfolk do not fall in love with each other. It is simply impossible. But in Kingdom, there is no such thing as the impossible, merely obstacles a certain fairy godmother can easily overcome with a little fairy magic and some help from a few friends in very high places... A Pirate''s Dream is the final book in the Dark Princess Saga.

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Marie Hall, comes the second installment in the Eternal Lovers, sexy, dark, paranormal romance series! As a Seer, Mila O''Fallen is one of the last humans capable of channeling visions of the past and future. The one thing she can''t see is her own fate, but she knows it''s grim. All types of ruthless, supernatural creatures want to use her abilities, and they will do anything to gain access to her powers. When vampires descend upon her, it looks like the end-until a formidable figure appears. She feels a connection to him that is instant, unearthly, and explosive. Grim reaper Frenzy never thought he would see the eyes of his lover again. She was murdered centuries ago, but her amber eyes are alive in Mila. Though it''s not his job to protect humanity, something tells him protecting this human is what he was born to do. Yet vampires are the least of their worries. Frenzy and Mila quickly learn that a dark force is matching their every step. And even as they crave each other, the darkness craves them . . . Approx. 90,000 words.

THE FIRST THREE KINGDOM BOOKS, ALL TOGETHER IN ONE COLLECTION. INCLUDED DELETED BONUS SCENES AND ALICE HU''S RED QUEEN''S REVENGE CUPCAKE RECIPIE! Her Mad Hatter: Alice is all grown up. Running the Mad Hatter''s Cupcakery and Tea Shoppe is a delicious job, until fate--and a fairy godmother with a weakness for bad boys--throws her a curveball. Now, Alice is the newest resident of Wonderland, where the Mad Hatter fuels her fantasies and thrills her body with his dark touch. The Mad Hatter may have a voice and a body made for sex, but he takes no lovers. Ever. But a determined fairy godmother has forced Alice into Wonderland--and his arms. Now, as desire and madness converge, the Hatter must decide if he will fight the fairy godmother''s mating--or fight for Alice. Gerard''s Beauty: A not so classic retelling of Beauty and the Beast, as seen through the eyes of the villain... Betty Hart has had it with men. Jilted in love, her life now consists of shelving books by day, watching too much Anime by night, and occasionally dressing up like a superhero on the weekends with her fellow ?Bleeding Heart? nerds. Men are not welcome and very much unwanted. Especially the sexy Frenchman who saunters into her library reeking of alcohol and looking like he went one too many rounds in the ring. Gerard Caron is in trouble. Again. Caught with his pants down (literally) he''s forced to seek asylum on Earth while his fairy godmother tries to keep Prince Charming from going all ?Off with his head?. Maybe, messing around with the King''s daughter hadn''t been such a great idea after all, not that Gerard knew the silly redhead was a princess. But his fairy godmother knows the only way to save his life is to finally pair Gerard with his perfect mate, whether he''s willing or not. From the moment Gerard lays eyes on the nerdy librarian he knows he must have her, but Betty is unlike any woman he''s ever known. He thought Betty would come as willingly to his bed as every other woman before her, but she is a woman who demands respect and even? horror of all horrors? love. Is it possible for a self-proclaimed Casanova to change his ways? Red and Her Wolf: Long ago there lived a beautiful child. Her name was Violet. Fair of skin, with blonde hair and large blue eyes. Born of wild magic, she was a woman with a child''s heart. Innocent and lovely, but not at all what she seemed--you see Violet went by another name: The Heartsong. She was the child of fairy magic, the physical manifestation of all fae kinds unbridled power. Cosseted and pampered, she grew up in isolation, never knowing who she really was, or why there were those who?d seek to harm her. Ewan of the Blackfoot Clan is a wolf with a problem. He''s been sent to kill the Heartsong, but the moment he lays eyes on the blonde beauty he knows he?ll defy the evil fae he works for to claim Violet as his own. This is the tale of Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf, as it really happened...

This book is about the impact of austerity in and on everyday life, based on a two-year ethnography with families and communities in ‘Argleton’, Greater Manchester, UK. Focused on family, friends and intimate relations, and their intersections, the book develops a relational approach to everyday austerity. It reveals how austerity is a deeply personal and social condition, with impacts that spread across and between everyday relationships, spaces and temporal perspectives. It demonstrates how austerity is lived and felt on the ground, with distinctly uneven socio-economic consequences. Furthermore, everyday relationships are subject to change and continuity in times of austerity. Austerity also has lasting impacts on personal and shared experiences, both in terms of day-to-day practices and the lifecourses people imagine themselves living.

Nixie is a genie with a problem. She''s just killed her Master. Kind of a big no-no for her kind, but really, what did the ruling council of genie''s expect her to do? It''s not like she was given a handbook on how to be a "proper genie". She was never even supposed to wind up in Kingdom. She''d been born on Earth, Chicago specifically. Her father also happens to be Tristan Black, which yeah, kind of an issue. Now they''ve thrown the book at her, locking her away in the most wild, most hidden part of Kingdom and only the bravest could ever have a hope of saving her from a prison of perpetual darkness. Robin Hood is a man on a mission. The tales have gotten this "hero" all wrong, he may not be the altruistic knight of yore, in fact, he might even be attempting a coup of his realm. But as we all know, in Kingdom, things are rarely as they seem...

Noella Paix has been painted into a corner. Desperate to work her life''s canvas anew, she runs afoul of former Texas ranger Nick Winter. Impulsive brush strokes have now left the picture bleak. It''s either marriage or prison. Noella can only hope she''s a good enough artist to paint a brighter outlook on this lawman''s heart. Historical Western Romance Erotic Romance Winner Book Fest Gold This book contains fantasy themes suitable for mature readers. Neither the author nor the story be taken as advocating for any non-consensual sexual activity. Abuse is never justified and if you or any one you know is in an abusive relationship, please seek aid. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.7233 or text BEGIN to 88788

This is a revised version of my previous book.

Erualis'' time is running out and now Rumpelstiltskin says there are only two who can save him... Lilith Wolf, the daughter of the Big Bad Wolf and Little Red Riding Hood has a problem, she''s an unmated female in heat. She has to get away from the males of her village unless she wants to find herself involuntarily hand fasted to the first one to tame her wolf. So when Giles Damien comes to her calling due the pact she''d signed with Rumpelstiltskin years ago, she doesn''t really think twice about the fact that she''ll be journeying to Fyre Mountain. Even though that means she''ll be crossing paths with an angry water dragon, a pub full of rowdy Merry Men, and rock dwarves with a taste for flesh... For an alpha female that''s an adventure. No problem. Find the Chalice of Hope, come back home, and life will return back to normal again. But she hadn''t counted on an honorable Giles Damien to intrigue not only her female sensibilities, but her wolf too. He''s a warrior, but he''s sweet, he''s patient, and he''s altogether different from the aggressive, rough males of her village. Problem is Giles is a demone, and everyone knows they don''t mingle outside of their species. But now her sights are set on him and she''s going to make it her mission to prove to the stubborn headed demone that sometimes love can come from the most unexpected of circumstances...

"Mama says Family is Forever" is a sweet story about family told through the eyes of a toddler. Autumn is learning about what makes a family and the bonds that link us all together forever. This story is a gentle way to introduce and honor loss and gives the opportunity to open a dialogue about your child''s very own family and loss in your own way.

Imp, deceiver, villainous mastermind... Rumpelstiltskin''s been called all these names and more, and for the most part, they''re entirely true. But there is more to the brooding, blond haired Adonis than brokering deals for the devil. He''s hiding a terrible, hideous secret. One that threatens to fray the already delicate strands of his sanity and reason. A secret that he''s desperate to make right, to see whole again, and there is no one and nothing that will stand in his way of getting what he wants-no one except a slip of woman with hair like fire and skin like finest porcelain. Something about Shayera Caron calls to the beast inside him and makes him question his motives for the first time in his life. Shayera Caron is the daughter of the infamous Gerard Caron, former lothario of Kingdom but now a reformed rake and settled husband and father. She can go nowhere in her tiny hamlet without seeing the sneers of women and hearing the murmurings of their disdain for the blood that runs through her veins. Shayera is desperate to get away from the gossiping hens, so when Rumpelstiltskin rides into town, she doesn''t think twice before going wherever he leads. Only thing is Shayera is not as innocent as she might seem, for she hides a secret too. One that will bring the most feared man in all of Kingdom to his knees...

In this magical book, Gilbert discovers that the wind can be an unpredictable playmate. Sometimes it helps him to sail his toy boat, catch apples that fall from the trees, and spin his pinwheel. At other times, it keeps him from flying his kite or raking leaves. In the end, he and the wind affirm their special bond. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Gilberto s''amuse dans le vent taquin qui souffle, qui secoue le linge mis à sécher et couche l''herbe de la prairie. Une histoire toute simple, illustrée avec fraîcheur.

Secrets and truths, lies and red herrings... which is which? That''s what Pandora''s trying to figure out. Ever since the death of her best, and probably only friend by her own hands, she''s not sure who to trust anymore. The Priest is dead. The Gray Man is... she''s not even sure what. Luc, well, Luc is Luc. The Order has sent her deep into the heart of Mexico to investigate a potential zombie uprising. She arrives at the start of the Dia de los Muertos festival-a celebration for the dead and immediately things don''t feel right to her. For one, bodies (the living kind) keep disappearing. They''re not being kidnapped, no, if only things were that simple. Literally there one second, gone the next, she''s not sure what to make of it. On top of that mum''s are floating all over the place. Is that merely symbolism associated with the festival, or is it a clue of something far more sinister? In this explosive sequel to the USA Today Bestselling, Crimson Night, an old ally returns and a shocking truth is revealed. One that will turn her investigation into The Order''s duplicity on its head and make Pandora question everything she ever thought she knew...

一个小男孩,拿着他的新喇叭,戴上纸帽子,走进森林。他遇到了正在梳头的狮子、正在洗澡的象宝宝、吃着蜂蜜和花生的大棕熊、教袋鼠宝宝跳高的袋鼠妈妈和爸爸、病弱的老鹳......

Published over 30 years ago, Nine Days to Christmas remains fresh and relevant. Ceci''s first Christmas posada party and pinata have made her Mexican town come alive for generations of readers. "The youngest child will be completely transported by this lovely story".--The Atlantic. Three-color illustrations.

Ceci anxiously awaits her first posada, the special Mexican Christmas party, and the opportunity to select a piñata for it.

Description: A short selection of correspondence concerning the experience of nineteenth-century migrants to the United States, possibly to aid her work on ''Rosa: The Life of an Italian Immigrant''. Includes information about mining in Missouri, a brief account of a steerage passage, an attorney''s advice on account of a female migrant fleeing her abusive husband, and a sketch of a ''Seventeenth Ward Cottage'' in 1899.

The combined efforts of several animals can not pull an elephant from a well until a mouse adds his strength.

The final two Kingdom Series Books as well as Danika''s Surprise, a companion novelette and the first sneak peek to the next Kingdom Book. Book 6, The Huntsman''s Prey, will spinoff from the Bad Boys and introduce the Dark Princesses. Jinni''s Wish: Book 4 A long, long time ago there lived a man. A Jinni, who had one wish. To know love. But the woman he thought he knew betrayed him and the love he thought they shared. Tortured for his crimes, he was cast out of Kingdom, stripped of all his powers, left to langour in pain and solitude, until eventually he becomes nothing but a ghost... Paz Lopez is an artist with a dream. To buy a ridiculously large penthouse in the swankiest section of Chicago. But there''s just one hitch, she has no man to share her dream with. A fateful visit to a carnival and Madam Pandora''s tent sends Paz on a mission to find the love of her life before it''s too late. But the Madam forgot to tell Paz one very important detail... to meet him, Paz will have to die first. Hook''s Pan: Book 5 Trishelle Page has known pain in her life, but instead of it making her weak, she''s stronger. Confident. That is until the day a fairy kidnaps her during her starring role in Peter Pan''s play and tells her not only do fairy tales exist, but that she''s the soulmate of the pirate they call Hook, making her question everything she ever thought she knew. Captain James Hook is a man at the end of his rope. He''s not the villainous bastard tales have made him out to be. So when the feisty blonde drops literally at his feet, he aims to prove it to her. If only to get her into his bed. What neither one knows is that fate and magic are conspiring and they can deny the attraction all they want but their happily ever after is already written, it''s just a matter of getting there.