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Sweet Escapes: A Journey Through Divine Desserts and Pies" beckons you on a delectable odyssey through the enchanting world of sweets, where every recipe is a passport to a realm of divine indulgence. This cookbook is a celebration of the art of baking, weaving together an irresistible tapestry of desserts, cakes, and pastries for pies and tarts. Embark on a journey where each turn of the page reveals a new temptation, from luscious desserts...

The First Christmas Tree" is a historical novella written by Henry Van Dyke, an American author, and clergyman. It was first published in 1897 and has become a classic Christmas story that captures the spirit and symbolism of Christmas traditions. The novella tells the story of a young, newly ordained minister named Johannes, who is sent from Germany to a mission in the Harz Mountains of Saxony. As he arrives in the picturesque village of Ob...

Gastronomic Gatherings: Entertaining with Style" is more than a cookbook, it's an invitation to elevate your hosting game and turn every meal into a memorable celebration. Authored with flair and finesse, this culinary guide is your key to creating extraordinary moments around the table. Dive into a world where cooking becomes an art form, and every dish is a masterpiece carefully curated for the delight of your guests. From stylish appetize...

As We Are and As We May Be" is a philosophical and social commentary written by Sir Walter Besant, a British novelist and historian, in the late 19th century. The book was first published in 1903. Besant was a prominent figure in the literary and social circles of his time, and he used his platform to advocate for social reform and address issues related to poverty and inequality. The central theme of "As We Are and As We May Be" revolves ar...

A Christmas book by American author, educator, and clergyman Henry Van Dyke, including two short stories, two essays, and two prayers for the season. 1. The Spirit of Christmas by Henry van Dyke is a beautiful story of the angel that foretells the birth of Christ to the other angels. Also, a short Christmas sermon of how to keep Christmas in your heart all the year. Two prayers at the end. Charming, beautifully written and recommended ...

In a realm where every secret casts a shadow and allegiances are as fleeting as whispers, one individual's simple choice binds them to a treacherous fate. This gripping thriller unravels a world of ambition, deceit, and the gray areas that lie between justice and vengeance. As truths become tales and trust is a currency few can afford, unexpected bonds are forged, but betrayals lurk in every corner. The deeper one ventures, the more intricate ...

Are you struggling to make sense of the latest emerging technology trends, like artificial intelligence (AI), and manage the change they bring about? If so, you're not alone. Many business leaders are grappling with the same challenge. This book provides a framework to help you become an Innovation Navigator, who can navigate their business through innovation and transform emerging technology trends into commercial reality and success. Innov...

The Adventures of Happy Jack" is a children's book written by Thornton W. Burgess, an American author and naturalist known for his numerous animal stories. The book is part of Burgess's popular series of animal tales set in the fictional world of the Green Forest. This series, often referred to as the "Green Meadow Series, " features anthropomorphic animal characters who experience various adventures and life lessons in the natural world. In...

The Master of Silence - A Romance" is a novel written by American author Irving Bacheller, first published in 1892. Irving Bacheller was known for his romantic and adventure novels, and "The Master of Silence" is one of his earlier works. The story is set in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York and is a romantic adventure novel with elements of historical fiction. It centers around the character of John Thurman, who is a lumberman, h...

Beyond the Baker's Basics: Advanced Dessert Delicacies" beckons seasoned bakers and ambitious dessert enthusiasts into the realm of exquisite sweetness, where each recipe is a testament to the artistry of advanced pastry techniques. This cookbook is a decadent odyssey that goes beyond the ordinary, offering a collection of sophisticated and indulgent dessert creations. Embark on a journey of elevated baking as this cookbook guides you throug...

The Birds' Christmas Carol" is a heartwarming novella written by Kate Douglas Wiggin, an American author. The book was first published in 1886 and has since become a classic in the genre of children's literature. The story is a touching and poignant tale that revolves around the life of a young girl named Carol Bird. Carol Bird is a child born on Christmas Day into a loving and prosperous family. However, she is not a typical child. She is d...

In a realm where every secret casts a shadow and allegiances are as fleeting as whispers, one individual's simple choice binds them to a treacherous fate. This gripping thriller unravels a world of ambition, deceit, and the gray areas that lie between justice and vengeance. As truths become tales and trust is a currency few can afford, unexpected bonds are forged, but betrayals lurk in every corner. The deeper one ventures, the more intricate ...

Christmas Tales and Christmas Verse" is a collection of Christmas-themed stories and poems written by Eugene Field, an American author and poet known for his works that often evoke a sense of nostalgia, innocence, and whimsy. The book was first published in 1912 and has since become a classic of holiday literature. The collection includes a delightful assortment of stories and poems that capture the spirit and magic of Christmas. Eugene Fiel...

His Dog" is a novella written by American author Albert Payson Terhune. First published in 1902, this heartwarming story is a classic in the genre of animal fiction and has resonated with readers for over a century. The book revolves around the strong bond between a young man and his loyal collie dog. The story is set in the rural countryside, and it centers on the main character, a young man named Link Ferris. Link is a hardworking farmhand...

My door is on the latch tonight, The hearth fire is aglow. I seem to hear swift passing feet -- The Christ Child in the snow." Reba, the minister's new wife, was spirited, vigorous, courageous, and clever. She was also invincibly, incurably happy -- so that the minister seemed to grow younger every year. Reba doubled his joys and halved his burdens, tossing them from one of her fine shoulders to the other like feathers. She swept into the ...

The Tapestry Room" is a novel written by Mary Louisa Molesworth, a British author known for her contributions to children's and young adult literature during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Published in 1879, "The Tapestry Room" is one of her works aimed at a juvenile audience, and it combines elements of adventure, mystery, and domestic fiction. The novel tells the story of a group of young people, primarily siblings, who visit thei...

Altho the various essays which are now brought together in this book have been written from time to time during the past ten years, nearly all of them have had their origin in a desire to make plain and to emphasize one fact: that the English language belongs to the peoples who speak it, that it is their own precious possession, to deal with at their pleasure and at their peril. The fact itself ought to be obvious enough to all of us, and ye...

Fate comes to call in the fourth and final volume of The Clairvoyant's Glasses. Since accepting the cursed glasses bequeathed by her Great Aunt Daphne giving her the gift of clairvoyance, Sophie Carrell made the decision to give up her acting career and embrace the opportunities that came her way - helping the police, guiding her clients, and being in demand as the best and hottest clairvoyant in town. But in the love stakes, Sophie's past ha...

An Essay on the Foundations of Geometry was first published in 1897, and is based on Russell's Cambridge dissertation as well as lectures given during a journey through the USA. Bertrand Russell's Preface from the book: The present work is based on a dissertation submitted at the Fellowship Examination of Trinity College, Cambridge, in the year 1895. Section B of the third chapter is in the main a reprint, with some serious alterations, o...

In the Italian cuisine we find in the highest degree these three qualities. That it is palatable, all those who have partaken of food in an Italian trattoria or at the home of an Italian family can testify, that it is healthy the splendid manhood and womanhood of Italy is a proof more than sufficient. It has therefore been thought that a book of practical recipes of the italian cuisine could be offered to the American public with hope of su...