The Unsung Santa Claus is about a grandfather connecting with his granddaughter by weaving the familiar with the unfamiliar. He starts with a story that all children are familiar with, Santa Claus, and for the first time makes this legend someone who looks like her. He brings her Black culture to life. From the struggles and fights for civil rights in the US to the discovery in Africa of a magical plant and other secrets. There are also the hidden secrets in Jacob's own city. A granddaughter's inquisitive mind takes her grandfather back to stories he heard all of his life. Now he can share them with her.
Hilarious, true stories from a professional Santa Claus! For the past twenty-five years, Kevin Neary has lived a double life. He even went as far as wearing a disguise and altering his appearance. Yes, it is true that during this time, he played the role of Santa Claus for a local department store. In Santa Claus Confidential, Neary describes his experiences working as Santa and the interactions with the clever children he encountered. Some of the many hilarious topics he discusses include: Why Santa never introduces new reindeer to his crew. How Santa can enter the home when it has no chimney. Whether Santa’s sleigh has safety belts. How long Santa and Mrs. Claus have been married. And many others! The perfect Christmas gift, Neary’s delightful tales are bound to get you feeling the holiday spirit!
After the success of his trilogy of London books, Another Man’s London, London Lives, and London Tales, author, journalist and London guide, Terence Jenkins turns his attention further afield. We follow him from Cumbria to Kent, from Surrey to Suffolk, from Dorset to his home country, Wales, meeting on the way remarkable inhabitants and hearing lesser-known stories. This lively collection of bite-size chunks of our nation’s history will entertain and inform you. Do you know where the smallest town hall in an infamous ‘rotten borough’ is? What is a snotty-gog and what has it to do with Pontius Pilate? How do you test if amber is real? What was the Yangtze Incident and how is it connected to the Surrey village of Tandridge? Would Nelson have had all the ships he needed at Trafalgar if it were not for an early ‘eco-warrior’? Who was ‘ the first person (known) to have introduced inoculation’? What have Whitehall and the Ashdown forest got in common? Who was the inspiration for ‘The Ancient Mariner’? Who played a cello in a wood with nightingales (which was one of the BBC’s first outside broadcasts)?And to whom is the Dickin Medal awarded? The answers to these questions and many more will be found in this fascinating illustrated collection which is a perfect companion for a stroll or post-prandial relaxation in an easy chair.
Step into a world of enchantment and wonder with Once Upon a Christmas, a delightful collection of 40 heartwarming short stories specially crafted for young readers. This magical book takes children on a mesmerizing journey through the holiday season, brimming with festive spirit, joy, and the magic of Christmas. Explore the cozy landscapes of snowy villages, magical realms, and Santa's workshop as the characters discover the joys of giving, the spirit of togetherness, and the beauty of spreading love during the most wonderful time of the year. Among these captivating stories are a few special gems that take readers on a journey to Lapland's enchanting Korvatunturi, the home of the Finnish Santa Claus, Joulupukki. Discover the fascinating traditions and myths surrounding Joulupukki, also known as the "Yule Goat," and his extraordinary adventures as he prepares for Christmas Eve. These heartwarming stories will spark the imaginations of children and instill valuable life lessons that will stay with them for a lifetime.
When the stress of running Christmas single handedly gets too much, Santa Claus decides it's time to franchise himself. This short story follows Santa through a monumental Christmas. With the help of his wife Barbara and Head Elf, Franklin, Santa makes a big decision. Christmas will never be the same again... or at least it won't in the North Pole.
Before he became a myth... Before he became a legend... The complete, deluxe hardcover collection of the man who would be Santa Claus, and who dared to challenge the dark forces of magic and malevolence! From the genre-colliding mind of comics icon Grant Morrison (All-Star Superman, Luda) and the dazzling artistic talents of superstar Dan Mora (World's Finest, Once & Future) comes a bold adventure into the lands of endless winter, where the sword-swinging adventurer known as Klaus and his wolven companion, Lilli, would begin a centuries-long journey to uphold his immortal mission... and make the world safe for everyone who holds the spirit of Christmas in their heart. Deftly threading traditional tales of Santa's roots in Viking folklore and Siberian shamanism together with the pulp-inspired prototype of the superhero and barbarian swashbuckler, witness the true secret origin of Santa Claus, long thought lost to history...and the rise of the malignant foes that have stood to oppose his sacred duty across the generations: Krampus, the Witch of Winter, the Pola Cola corporation, and more. Collects Klaus #1-7, Klaus & the Witch of Winter, Klaus & the Crisis in Xmasville, Klaus & the Crying Snowman, Klaus & the Life and Times of Joe Christmas, and Klaus: Pen & Ink Edition.
This next installment of the Pen & Ink series collects Klaus issues #1-2, featuring Dan Mora's detailed inks alongside new commentary and creative insights from Mora and writer Grant Morrison.
Within the world of medicine, the work the pathologist does is integral to positive patient outcomes, but it is rare for the pathologist to actually have any interaction with their patients. Thus, their work can often go unrecognized and uncelebrated. The Unsung Heroes of Paediatric Medicine paints a broad portrait of the myriad facets that go into the making of a superb department of paediatric pathology. Not only is it the science, but it is also the people that helped to make a department such as this grow and flourish, becoming one of the best, if not the best, in North America. Within these pages, Dr. Cutz walks the reader through a century of pediatric pathology at Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto, Ontario. Building on both personal experience and archival material, Dr. Cutz’s memoir touches on the history of pathology and the evolution of pediatric pathology, then moves into a detailed overview of both the leadership and staff of the Department of Pathology at Sick Kids Hospital. In addition, readers can follow Dr. Cutz’s personal journey from his research fellowship to his beginnings as a staff pathologist, ending with his research advances and breakthroughs all made whilst a pathologist at Sick kids. Unsung Heroes also touches on controversies, tragedies, and challenging events from the hospital's history, including digoxin, the Olivieri affair, the rise and fall of Charles Smith, and the Mother Risk controversy, among others.
The Easter Bunny has been around for a long time, and is an important part of a lot of peoples childhood... but he's an even more important part of a select few's childhood. This book follows the time spent between the Easter Bunny and Erin, as well as filling in some of his background. Find out the truth behind Easter, the Bunny and Chocolate Eggs
