The Spirit Of Christmas - format ePub

In "The Unruly Sprite: A Partial Fairy Tale," Henry Van Dyke masterfully blends whimsy and philosophical inquiry, crafting a narrative that straddles the boundaries between a fairy tale and a moral allegory....

In "Joy and Power: Three Messages with One Meaning," Henry Van Dyke presents a profound exploration of the intrinsic relationship between joy and the capacity for personal and communal strength. The book...

Henry Van Dyke's 'The Lost Word: A Christmas Legend of Long Ago' is a beautifully crafted piece of literature that transports readers to a mystical world filled with wonder and magic. Written in a delicate...

In Henry Van Dyke's 'The White Bees', the reader is transported to a world of poetic beauty and profound contemplation. The collection of poems explores themes of nature, spirituality, and the beauty...

In 'The Spirit of America' by Henry Van Dyke, the author delves into the essence of the American identity, exploring themes of patriotism, democracy, and the pioneering spirit that shaped the nation....

One of the best pieces of devotional literature for the Christmas holidays that we have seea in many a long day. There is nothing maudlin nor tactless in this little book. The tone is poetic and imaginative;...

In 'The Spirit of Christmas' by Henry Van Dyke, the reader is immersed in a collection of heartwarming stories that capture the essence of the holiday season. Van Dyke's writing style is rich in descriptive...

The triumph of the gospel of peace over the rude savagery of heathenism is most poetically described in this strong and charming story of how the first Christmas tree was substituted for the gloomy oak...

Henry Van Dyke's 'Music, and Other Poems' is a beautifully crafted collection of poetry that showcases the author's profound love for music and nature. Van Dyke's poetic style is lyrical and emotive,...

Henry Van Dyke's 'Days Off, and Other Digressions' is a collection of essays that explore the beauty of the everyday moments in life. Written in a lyrical and introspective style, Van Dyke delves into...

Dr. van Dyke has written many things about Christmas and no writer of our time has caught as he has the spirit of that day. No one can forget the "Story of the Other Wise Man," "The Lost Word," or "The...

In 'The Valley of Vision' by Henry Van Dyke, the reader is transported to a world of beautiful poetic prose and contemplative reflections. This book, a collection of spiritual writings and poems, delves...

In 'What Peace Means' by Henry Van Dyke, the author delves into the concept of peace, discussing its various dimensions and nuances. Through a series of thought-provoking essays, Van Dyke explores the...

In 'Out-of-Doors in the Holy Land: Impressions of Travel in Body and Spirit' by Henry Van Dyke, readers are taken on a spiritual journey through the landscapes of the Holy Land. Van Dyke's lyrical prose...

Henry Van Dyke's 'The Story of the Other Wise Man' is a timeless classic that follows the journey of Artaban, the fourth wise man who sets out to find the newborn King of the Jews. Filled with themes...

Nous avons choisi de rassembler en un seul ebook 8 contes de Noël, pour permettre aux petits et aux grands de relire ces textes.On retrouve : Les 3 messes basses, d'Alphonse Daudet Un conte de Noël,...

In the heart of the wilderness, where nature's secrets unfold, lies a hidden treasure—a vibrant red flower. Its petals whisper tales of love, sacrifice, and the indomitable spirit that resides within...

In the tranquil realm of nature, where the whispers of the wind and the murmur of the stream intertwine, lies a profound understanding of peace. Henry van Dyke's timeless masterpiece, "What Peace Means,"...

In 'Golden Stars, and Other Verses Following The Red Flower', Henry Van Dyke delves into the themes of beauty, nature, and spirituality through his carefully crafted poems. Drawing inspiration from his...

In Henry Van Dyke's 'The Mansion', the reader is transported into a thought-provoking allegorical tale that delves into themes of self-reflection, redemption, and the pursuit of spiritual fulfillment....

In the book 'Fisherman's Luck and Some Other Uncertain Things' by Henry Van Dyke, readers are taken on a thoughtful journey through the author's musings on nature, fishing, and life. Van Dyke's literary...

Sex, Sex, immer wieder Sex. Die Geschichten in Berliner Bengel packen aus drehen sich nur um das eine - genau so, wie die Gedanken der jungen Haupt gur. Geile Muskelskins, schlanke Kerle und jede Menge...

The story is an addition and expansion of the account of the Biblical Magi, recounted in the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament.[3] It tells about a "fourth" wise man (accepting the tradition that...

Following signs in the heavens, Artaban—a priest of the Magi—embarks on a journey to bring gifts of sapphire, ruby, and pearl to the newborn king of the Jews. Intending to meet the caravan bearing the...

The First Christmas Tree A Story of the Forest : Classic Christmas Children's Book

You know the story of the Three Wise Men of the East, and how they travelled from far away to offer their gifts at the manger-cradle in Bethlehem. But have you ever heard the story of the Other Wise Man,...

A collection of short Christmas works by the author of The Story of the Fourth Wise Man .

Many books are dry and dusty, there is no juice in them; and many are soon exhausted, you would no more go back to them than to a squeezed orange; but some have in them an unfailing sap, both from the...

In "The Americanism of Washington," Henry Van Dyke presents a profound exploration of George Washington's character, values, and leadership through a patriotic lens. Van Dyke eloquently weaves historical...

In "The Ruling Passion: Tales of Nature and Human Nature," Henry Van Dyke masterfully intertwines lyrical prose with poignant narratives that explore the complexities of the human spirit and its relationship...

"Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H'."Harry Potter has never even heard...

The books that inspired the Netflix crime series. Here you will find the following original works: - Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar - Arsène Lupin versus Herlock Sholmes - The Hollow Needle - 813 -...

The series that inspired the Netflix show. This collection contains 38 Arsène Lupin stories (the biggest and greatest Arsène Lupin collection in the eBook world), including: - Arsène Lupin, Gentleman...

Mrs. Dalloway chronicles a June day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway–a day that is taken up with running minor errands in preparation for a party and that is punctuated, toward the end, by the suicide...

Wilde’s only novel, first published in 1890, is a brilliantly designed puzzle, intended to tease conventional minds with its exploration of the myriad interrelationships between art, life and consequence....

The Brothers Karamasov is a murder mystery, a courtroom drama, and an exploration of erotic rivalry in a series of triangular love affairs involving the “wicked and sentimental” Fyodor Pavlovich Karamazov...

Mary Shelley began writing Frankenstein when she was only eighteen. At once a Gothic thriller, a passionate romance, and a cautionary tale about the dangers of science, Frankenstein tells the story of...

A funny, emotional and uplifting novel from the French Marian Keyes. 'Heartwarming' Good Housekeeping'A gorgeous story, charming and funny and poignant' Nicola Cornick For fans of Ruth Hogan, Veronica...

Buck, a sturdy crossbreed canine (half St. Bernard, half Shepard), is a dog born to luxury and raised in a sheltered Californian home. But then he is kidnapped and sold to be a sled dog in the harsh and...

The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing! THE IRON FLAME PAPERBACK EDITION INCLUDES A BRAND NEW CHAPTER FROM XADEN'S POINT OF VIEW!'Yarros...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for more than half a century,...

An enchanting collection containing the first three novels in New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn’s beloved Bridgerton series set in Regency England—The Duke and I, The Viscount Who Loved Me,...

DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT: 'Pure escapism - think Hunger Games meets Fifty Shades' The Sun'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very...

Isolated from society in a tenement basement in St. Petersburg, a malicious former civil servant vents his resentments. In the rambling notes that follow, we are exposed to the inner turmoil of the Underground...

By the time the novel appeared to tremendous popular and critical acclaim in 1871-2, George Eliot was recognized as England's finest living novelist. It was her ambition to create a world and portray...

Meg is the eldest and on the brink of love. Then there’s tomboy Jo who longs to be a writer. Sweet-natured Beth always puts others first, and finally there’s Amy, the youngest and most precocious. Together...

Jonathan Harker, a young London solicitor travels to Transylvania to help a rich nobleman, Count Dracula, purchase an estate in England. Dracula is planning to immigrate to England, and wants Harker to...

This ebook compiles Jule Verne's complete collection, including "Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", "Journey to the Interior of the Earth", "The Mysterious Island", "Around the World in Eighty Days",...

The story of the orphan Oliver, who runs away from the workhouse only to be taken in by a den of thieves, shocked readers when it was first published. Dickens's tale of childhood innocence beset by evil...

Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who first appeared in publication in 1887. He is the creation of Scottish born author and physician Sir Arthur Conan...

Fame. Fashion. Friendship. Hollie can't catch a break. She's broke, she's back living with her family, and her career prospects are precisely zero. So when the chance arises for her and her best friend...

This volume collects the complete writings of Virginia Woolf: 8 novels, 3 'biographies,' 46 short stories, 606 essays, 1 play, her diary and some letters. Contents: THE NOVELS The Voyage Out Night...

As the interminable case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce grinds its way through the Court of Chancery, it draws together a disparate group of people: Ada and Richard Clare, whose inheritance is gradually being...

SOMETIMES WHEN YOU LOVE SOMEONE... YOU LIEThe bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix drama Fool Me Once explores the dangers of obsession in this #1 bestselling suspense thriller. Six years...

The most famous by far of all twentieth-century political allegories, Animal Farm is the account of a group of barnyard animals who revolt against their vicious human master, only to submit to a tyranny...

In exploring everyday life and its intersections with death, this enduring collection of stories offers a naturalistic depiction of the working class in early twentieth-century Dublin. Joyce masterfully...

This ebook contains Oscar Wilde's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook)...

In the vast expanse of the treacherous ocean, a legendary tale unfolds, gripping the hearts of readers for generations to come. Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of "Moby Dick," a literary masterpiece...

When her former governess finds happiness as the bride of a local widower, the brilliant and beautiful Emma Woodhouse — one of Jane Austen’s immortal creations — flatters herself that she alone has secured...

"One of the strangest and most wonderful books in the world." —D. H. Lawrence "‘Moby-Dick’ is the book which I put down with the unqualified thought, 'I wish I had written that'…" —William Faulkner "What...