Happy Holidays--Animated!
Happy Holidays--Animated!

Author: William D. Crump

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2019-04-18

Total Pages: 419

ISBN-13: 1476672938

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Since the early 20th century, animated Christmas cartoons have brightened the holiday season around the world--first in theaters, then on television. From devotional portrayals of the Nativity to Santa battling villains and monsters, this encyclopedia catalogs more than 1,800 international Christmas-themed cartoons and others with year-end themes of Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and the New Year. Explore beloved television specials such as A Charlie Brown Christmas, theatrical shorts such as Santa's Workshop, holiday episodes from animated television series like American Dad! and The Simpsons, feature films like The Nutcracker Prince and obscure productions such as The Insects' Christmas, along with numerous adaptations and parodies of such classics as A Christmas Carol and Twas the Night before Christmas.

A Recycled Christmas
A Recycled Christmas

Author: Heather Payer-Smith

Publisher: Heather Payer-Smith

Published: 2011-07-14

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 1461161185

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Where do all the unwanted toys really go? Unfortunately, there is no island of misfit toys, so discarded toys all end up in one place - THE DUMP. Santa and the elves are hard at work preparing new toys for Christmas... that is until Santa sees that children are throwing all their old toys away to make room for bigger, better presents! Saddened that perfectly good toys are being thrown in the trash, Santa decides to take action to save the toys and recycle them for children who are less fortunate. "A Recycled Christmas" is a fresh approach to traditional Christmas stories that not only educates, but entertains children while providing a memorable holiday tale.

Night Night, Groot
Night Night, Groot

Author: Brendan Deneen

Publisher: Disney Electronic Content

Published: 2017-04-04

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 1368009751

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It's been a long day for baby Groot and he's ready to be tucked in for bed. Just as his eyes start to close, Rocket Raccoon bursts onto the scene! Groot can't go to sleep yet, there's a whole galaxy that needs to be defended and they must work together to save the day! Then maybe, just maybe, Groot will finally get the rest he deserves!

The Ninth Circle
The Ninth Circle

Author: Brendan Deneen

Publisher: Permuted Press

Published: 2014-01-31

Total Pages: 211

ISBN-13: 1618681915

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When Dan, 16, runs away from a terrible home life to join a circus, he has no idea what he’s getting himself into. Based on Dante’s Inferno, THE NINTH CIRCLE follows a young man’s coming-of-age as he travels with the circus through nine states. With the Ringmaster as his guide, Dan finds himself falling in love with the Bearded Lady but hated by almost everyone else, including the Strong Man, the Lion Tamers and The Sword Swallower. Meanwhile, he discovers that the performers have uncanny abilities and dark secrets, especially the person who’s looking to destroy the circus from within.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer)

Author: Rick Bunsen

Publisher: Golden Books

Published: 2000-08-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0307988295

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Celebrate Christmas with this Little Golden Book retelling of the classic 1964 holiday TV special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. A perfect gift for children of all ages! All of the other reindeer make fun of Rudolph and won't let him play in their reindeer games because he's different. But when Christmas is almost cancelled because of a huge snowstorm, Rudolph comes to the rescue with his wonderful shiny red nose.

The Chrysalis
The Chrysalis

Author: Brendan Deneen

Publisher: Macmillan + ORM

Published: 2018-09-04

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0765395568

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"Creepy, powerful, wonderfully twisted."--New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Maberry Don’t Go in the Basement In a brutal spasm of bad luck, Tom and Jenny Decker lose both their cheap Manhattan apartment and their barely-above-minimum-wage jobs. Their luck runs hot when they stumble upon a surprisingly affordable house in the suburbs, an old friend of Tom’s offers him an amazing opportunity, and Jenny discovers that she’s pregnant. But there are dark secrets galore in the Deckers’ new/old house. The place has a violent past. There’s a thing in the basement, a bizarre chrysalis Tom conceals from Jenny. Touching it makes him feel like a winner, like he can tackle any challenge—the mortgage, the commute, impending fatherhood. Until the night everything goes horribly wrong and the Deckers’ dream life is exposed as the phantom it always was. The night the chrysalis starts to hatch. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Refractions
Refractions

Author: Makoto Fujimura

Publisher: NavPress

Published: 2024-08-06

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1641587113

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Embark on a profound journey through the depths of human emotion and spirituality in the updated anniversary edition of Refractions by renowned artist Makoto Fujimura. This timeless collection of reflective essays invites you to explore themes of grief, loss, tragedy, and disruption through the eyes of an artist’s soul. Originally conceived in the shadow of the fallen twin towers of the World Trade Center, near where Fujimura’s New York art studio stood, this anniversary edition includes new essays unpacking the author’s further insights into his concepts of culture care and a theology of making. Refractions carries the weight of history and the urgency of the moment, illuminating beauty, healing, and hope. A gift for any artist or supporter of the arts, Refractions connects faith, art, and life, offering insight into healing with the wisdom and perspective of a leading contemporary artist and follower of Jesus, making beauty from ashes, and the gospel as a message as breathtaking and intricate as the lives it touches. In a world marred by violence and despair, Fujimura guides you toward a deep understanding of life’s intricate tapestry, where beauty emerges from unexpected places, and healing finds its roots in the goodness of God and human resilience.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Pop-Up Book
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Pop-Up Book

Author: Lisa Ann Marsoli

Publisher: Silver Dolphin Books

Published: 2014-09-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781626861978

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The classic holiday special comes to life as a delightful pop-up for the whole family! Start a new holiday family reading tradition with a delightful pop-up retelling of the beloved Christmas special. Just in time for its 50th anniversary, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is now a stunning pop-up book that will be treasured for generations to come. All of the classic characters join Rudolph for his North Pole adventure: Hermey the elf/aspiring dentist, Yukon Cornelius, and the doe-eyed Clarice. The impressive large-scale pop-ups re-create classic scenes using actual movie stills. Fly along with Rudolph, join in the reindeer games, flee from the Abominable Snow Monster, visit the Island of Misfit Toys, and save Christmas one foggy night. Most importantly, be touched by the timeless story of acceptance and the true meaning of the holiday spirit.

Everything that Creeps
Everything that Creeps

Author: Elizabeth McGrath

Publisher: Last Gasp

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9780867196382

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The first book to collect the work of the LA underground art world's favourite wunderkind, Elizabeth McGrath. 112 pages of full colour photos and detail shots reveal the exquisite complexity of her sweetly twisted creatures. Upon first viewing, McGrath's colourful mummified creatures are Gothic oddities, but their undeniable artistry immediately draws the viewer in to an appreciation of their tortured beauty. Each piece is meticulously sculpted, dressed and decorated in exquisite detail.

Typed Words, Loud Voices
Typed Words, Loud Voices

Author: Amy Sequenzia

Publisher:

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9780986183522

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Typed Words, Loud Voices is written by a coalition of writers who type to talk and believe it is neither logical nor fair that some people should be expected to prove themselves every time they have something to say.