The Wise Men

The Wise Men

Author: Walter Isaacson

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1997-06-04

Total Pages: 852

ISBN-13: 0684837714

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A captivating blend of personal biography and public drama, The Wise Men introduces the original best and brightest, leaders whose outsized personalities and actions brought order to postwar chaos: Averell Harriman, the freewheeling diplomat and Roosevelt's special envoy to Churchill and Stalin; Dean Acheson, the secretary of state who was more responsible for the Truman Doctrine than Truman and for the Marshall Plan than General Marshall; George Kennan, self-cast outsider and intellectual darling of the Washington elite; Robert Lovett, assistant secretary of war, undersecretary of state, and secretary of defense throughout the formative years of the Cold War; John McCloy, one of the nation's most influential private citizens; and Charles Bohlen, adroit diplomat and ambassador to the Soviet Union.


An Old-fashioned Thanksgiving

An Old-fashioned Thanksgiving

Author: Louisa May Alcott

Publisher: Applewood Books

Published: 1991-09

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 1557091358

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Follows the activities of seven children in nineteenth-century New England as they prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday while Mother is away caring for Grandmother.


The Gift of the Magi

The Gift of the Magi

Author: O. Henry

Publisher: Amila Jay

Published: 2021-12-22

Total Pages: 11

ISBN-13: 3986779213

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"The Gift of the Magi" is a short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. The story tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. As a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift-giving, it has been popular for adaptation, especially for presentation at Christmas time.


The Fourth King

The Fourth King

Author: Ted Sieger

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9781406305753

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Once upon a time, three kings came out of a distant land and followed a star to a little-known town across the desert. They brought with them gold, frankincense and myrrh and presents for a newborn child. Sut there was another king who set outon the long and difficult journey - the fourth king. Unlike the others he arrived too late and empty-handed... This heartwarming fable will remind readers of the truemeaning of Christmas.


Henny Penny

Henny Penny

Author: Joy Chaitin

Publisher: Dramatic Publishing

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 9780871299161

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"The sky is falling! The sky is falling! You've got an elementary school program to do, but you haven't got a show that exactly meets your needs? Well, fret no more. Anything is possible with this madcap version of Henny Penny. Designed to fit you and your performers (you can adjust its length, cast size and complexity), it includes five hilarious songs (or chants if you can't find a pianist): "The Sky is Falling," "Magic Crystal Ball," "The Funky Monkey," "I Can't Reach It," and "Jumping to Conclusions." Your performers and audiences will be delighted because you make this show your very own. Do whatever you need to adjust it to your group size and ability level. Make it work for you. Suitable for grades K through 3"--Publisher's website


Holy Bible (NIV)

Holy Bible (NIV)

Author: Various Authors,

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2008-09-02

Total Pages: 6793

ISBN-13: 0310294142

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The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation.


The Visit of the Wise Men

The Visit of the Wise Men

Author: Martha Jander

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780758613455

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Through gentle verse and rich illustrations, children hear an accurate portrayal of the Magi, dispelling misunderstandings that put three Wise Men at Jesuss birthplace.


The Greatest Gift

The Greatest Gift

Author: Susan Summers

Publisher: Barefoot Ministries

Published: 2011-10-01

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781846865770

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'The Greatest Gift' is an illustrated retelling of the story of the fourth wise man who, according to tradition, did not reach Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus but went on to devote his life to searching for him.