Unearthing Christmas
Unearthing Christmas

Author: Anthea Piscarik

Publisher: Dudley Court Press, LLC

Published: 2019-10-15

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 1945401044

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Unearthing Christmas offers a glimpse into a world before technology became the driving force in everyday existence. Fourteen-year-old Peggy cannot imagine a life without IPads, IPhones, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Lori, a teenager with a personal mission, has no knowledge beyond 1955. She reenters the world through time and space to stop Peggy from stealing a treasured possession. Their meeting ground is a bomb shelter decorated for Christmas, and completely preserved in a span of 60 years! Lori and Peggy enter a fate-filled journey leading to self-awareness, understanding, and ultimately, forgiveness. The story goes beyond an exploration of time periods. "Unearthing Christmas" allows readers to examine and reflect upon their choices, at any age.

All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings
All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings

Author: Gayle Boss

Publisher: Paraclete Press

Published: 2016-10-03

Total Pages: 141

ISBN-13: 1612618790

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From the bestselling author of Wild Hope — a beautiful book for Advent. Open a window each day of Advent onto the natural world. Here are twenty-five fresh images of the foundational truth that lies beneath and within the Christ story. In twenty-five portraits depicting how wild animals of the northern hemisphere ingeniously adapt when darkness and cold descend, we see and hear as if for the first time the ancient wisdom of Advent: The dark is not an end but the way a new beginning comes. Short, daily reflections that paint vivid, poetic images of familiar animals, paired with charming original wood-cuts, will engage both children and adults. Anyone who does not want to be caught, again, in the consumer hype of “the holiday season” but rather to be taken up into the eternal truth the natural world reveals will welcome this book. An ECPA 2023 Christmas Bestseller. Learn more about All Creation Waits and find free resources at AllCreationWaits.com

Unearthing Christmas
Unearthing Christmas

Author: Anthea T. Piscarik

Publisher: Canterbury House Publishing, Limited

Published: 2020-04-14

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781945401039

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"Unearthing Christmas" offers a glimpse into a world before technology became the driving force in everyday existence. Fourteen-year-old Peggy, in 2015, cannot imagine a life without IPads, IPhones, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Lori, a teenager with a personal mission, has no knowledge beyond 1955. She reenters the world through time and space to stop Peggy from stealing treasured possessions. Their meeting ground is a bomb shelter, decorated for Christmas, and completely preserved in a span of 60 years Beyond an exploration of time periods, "Unearthing Christmas" allows readers to examine and reflect upon their choices, at any age Peggy, a modern-day malcontent, knows she must change her negative course, but doesn't know how, and can't figure out where to start. She and her cohorts, Larry and Fran, discover the abandoned bomb shelter in search of a hiding place for pilfered property. Peggy's reality is permanently altered when she returns to the underground shelter, alone. At first she considers Lori an amnesiac and soon learns she is a supernatural acquaintance, unseen by anyone else. An uneasy alliance takes place with Lori's knack for appearing and disappearing without notice. Peggy even questions her sanity thinking she's conjured up a specter. Making matters worse, the effervescent Lori, initially an annoyance, ceases her spontaneous appearances leaving Peggy feeling alone and resentful. The mystery takes another fold when Peggy discovers that Lori really does exist, in the past and present Together, Lori and Peggy enter a fate-filled journey leading to self-awareness, understanding, and ultimately, forgiveness.

Unearthing the Bible
Unearthing the Bible

Author: Titus M Kennedy

Publisher: Harvest House Publishers

Published: 2020-06-02

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 0736979166

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“A much-needed resource for those serious about biblical studies.” —Mark M. Yarbrough, president, Dallas Theological Seminary The Bible has long been dismissed as a book of myths, legends, fairy tales, and propaganda. Yet when we examine the archaeological evidence, its accuracy comes to light. In Unearthing the Bible, Dr. Titus M. Kennedy presents 101 objects that provide compelling evidence for the historical reliability of Scripture from the dawn of civilization through the early church. Gathered from more than 50 museums, private collections, and archaeological sites, these pieces not only reinforce the reliability of the biblical narratives, but also provide rich cultural insights into the ancient world. Using this visual guide, you can find context for your faith as you make your way through the Bible. Dr. Kennedy’s photographs and detailed descriptions enable you to examine each piece of fascinating evidence for yourself. From the earliest tablets of creation to artifacts connected with the life and resurrection of Jesus, Unearthing the Bible shows you can be confident there is an abundance of archaeological support for the history told in the Scriptures.

The World's Greatest Christmas Activity Book for Kids
The World's Greatest Christmas Activity Book for Kids

Author: Ken Save

Publisher: Barbour Publishing

Published: 2012-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781616268657

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Perfect for kids ages 8-12, "The World's Greatest Christmas Activity Book for Kids" promises hours of puzzle-solving entertainment featuring Bible-based word games, puzzles, and more--along with answer keys.

The Christmas Spirits on Tradd Street
The Christmas Spirits on Tradd Street

Author: Karen White

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2021-09-28

Total Pages: 433

ISBN-13: 0593099451

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The Christmas spirit is overtaking Tradd Street with a vengeance in this festive new novel in the New York Times bestselling series by Karen White. Melanie Trenholm should be anticipating Christmas with nothing but joy—after all, it’s only the second Christmas she and her husband, Jack, will celebrate with their twin toddlers. But the ongoing excavation of the centuries-old cistern in the garden of her historic Tradd Street home has been a huge millstone, both financially and aesthetically. Local students are thrilled by the possibility of unearthing more Colonial-era artifacts at the cistern, but Melanie is concerned by the ghosts connected to it that have suddenly invaded her life and her house—and at least one of them is definitely not filled with holiday cheer.... And these relics aren’t the only precious artifacts for which people are searching. A past adversary is convinced there is a long-lost Revolutionary War treasure buried somewhere on the property Melanie inherited—untold riches rumored to have been brought over from France by the Marquis de Lafayette himself and intended to help the Colonial war effort. It’s a treasure literally fit for a king, and there have been whispers throughout history that many have already killed—and died—for it. And now someone will stop at nothing to possess it—even if it means destroying everything Melanie and Jack hold dear.

Unearthing the Changes
Unearthing the Changes

Author: Edward L. Shaughnessy

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 2014-04-15

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 0231533306

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In recent years, three ancient manuscripts relating to the Yi jing (I Ching), or Classic of Changes, have been discovered. The earliest—the Shanghai Museum Zhou Yi—dates to about 300 B.C.E. and shows evidence of the text's original circulation. The Guicang, or Returning to Be Stored, reflects another ancient Chinese divination tradition based on hexagrams similar to those of the Yi jing. In 1993, two manuscripts were found in a third-century B.C.E. tomb at Wangjiatai that contain almost exact parallels to the Guicang's early quotations, supplying new information on the performance of early Chinese divination. Finally, the Fuyang Zhou Yi was excavated from the tomb of Xia Hou Zao, lord of Ruyin, who died in 165 B.C.E. Each line of this classic is followed by one or more generic prognostications similar to phrases found in the Yi jing, indicating exciting new ways the text was produced and used in the interpretation of divinations. Unearthing the Changes details the discovery and significance of the Shanghai Museum Zhou Yi, the Wangjiatai Guicang, and the Fuyang Zhou Yi, including full translations of the texts and additional evidence constructing a new narrative of the Yi jing's writing and transmission in the first millennium B.C.E. An introduction situates the role of archaeology in the modern attempt to understand the Classic of Changes. By showing how the text emerged out of a popular tradition of divination, these newly unearthed manuscripts reveal an important religious dimension to its evolution.

Unearthing The Secret Garden
Unearthing The Secret Garden

Author: Marta McDowell

Publisher: Timber Press

Published: 2021-10-12

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1604699906

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Marta McDowell returns with a beautiful, gift-worthy account of how plants and gardening deepy inspired Frances Hodgson Burnett, author of the beloved children's classic The Secret Garden.

Waddles: A Christmas Story
Waddles: A Christmas Story

Author: Sophie Hansard

Publisher: Field Books

Published:

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13:

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Christmas, 1987. The air crackled with anticipation, a sweet blend of pine needles and cinnamon swirling through the streets. For Jenny, a woman with a heavy heart and a hefty inheritance, this Christmas would be unlike any other. She found herself in possession of a crumbling department store called Waddles, a place steeped in memories and the fading scent of Christmas magic. Driven by a yearning to recapture the joy of her own childhood Christmases and a desire to spread the magic of the season, Jenny set out to revive Waddles. But her journey was far from simple. The store was struggling financially, its staff a peculiar mix of eccentrics with a penchant for the past. Clarence, the former warehouse king, obsessed with vintage Christmas lights, Beatrice, the lovestruck finance manager who believed in the power of perfume, and a cast of colorful characters filled the store with both chaos and warmth. As the holidays approached, Jenny discovered that Waddles held secrets hidden within its walls, whispers of a past that intertwined with her own. She was forced to confront the shadows of her past, unravelling the truth about her late husband and the secrets he left behind. But amidst the challenges, the magic of Christmas held sway. The staff, united by their shared love for Waddles and the season, found strength in each other, discovering that the greatest gifts are often found in the warmth of friendship and the power of believing in the impossible. Come, step inside Waddles and let the spirit of Christmas transport you back to a time of simple joys, heartfelt wishes, and the enduring magic of the season.

The Christmas Garden Affair
The Christmas Garden Affair

Author: Ann Ripley

Publisher: Zebra Books

Published: 2003-10

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9781575667782

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The latest in Ripley's engaging gardening mystery series finds PBS star and amateur sleuth Louise Eldridge digging for clues when a rival garden show host is found murdered at the First Lady's Christmas conference.