Change the world one trip at a time. In this illuminating collection of stories and lessons from the road, acclaimed travel writer Rick Steves shares a powerful message that resonates now more than ever. With the world facing divisive and often frightening events, from Trump, Brexit, and Erdogan, to climate change, nativism, and populism, there's never been a more important time to travel. Rick believes the risks of travel are widely exaggerated, and that fear is for people who don't get out much. After years of living out of a suitcase, he still marvels at how different cultures find different truths to be self-evident. By sharing his experiences from Europe, Central America, Asia, and the Middle East, Rick shows how we can learn more about own country by viewing it from afar. With gripping stories from Rick's decades of exploration, this fully revised edition of Travel as a Political Act is an antidote to the current climate of xenophobia. When we travel thoughtfully, we bring back the most beautiful souvenir of all: a broader perspective on the world that we all call home. All royalties from the sale of Travel as a Political Act are donated to support the work of Bread for the World, a non-partisan organization working to end hunger at home and abroad.

This rhyming story by a bestselling author helps children relate favorite holiday symbols to the true story of Christmas--the night Jesus was born.

Mary Christmas wants to love Christmas as much as her family does, but their over-the-top preparations embarrass her until she comes up with a way to share their enthusiasm.

Do you like holidays? All over the world people have special days that they enjoy celebrating. There are so many wonderful days. Which is your favorite? The most amazing and special day of all is Eastermas. Did you say that you never heard of Eastermas? That's not surprising because most people think of it as two separate holidays, and they call them Easter and Christmas. However, they really do go together. Eastermas is the most important part of the plan that God made before the creation of the world--a plan to save His people from the problem of sin. God knew even before He created the world and everything in it that Adam and Eve would sin. It didn't surprise Him, and He had a plan already made. That plan is what Eastermas is all about. Are you getting interested to learn more about Eastermas? It will take some brain stretching to understand, but that is a good thing and not at all painful.

Diving into a revolutionary new video game, Jason and his friends are working to move their entire guild to Pro-Gamer status. Unlike the current line of MMORPGs and PVRMMORPG games on the market, FIVRMMORPG introduces a new gaming technology unlike anything experienced before. Choosing a Nightmare start to get ahead of the wave of new players starting the game, Jason finds himself alone in the wilds tasked with saving a group of refugees from goblin invaders. Although he manages to save the survivors that is just the beginning of his trials as he desperately fights to bring them back from the edge of annihilation. Jason is quickly swept up in the adventure as he struggles to build a home for his guildmates and the NPCs that he's saved. As the trouble heats up, he quickly discovers that marauding goblins are the least of his concerns. Warning: This story contains adult situations, foul language, MMORPG-style violence and other fun things. Read at your own risk.

"The Very Hungry Caterpillar's little book of joy is the perfect way to say happy Christmas!" [quatrième de couverture].

Stay tuned for a brand-new show coming in winter 2018 to PBS Kids: Pinkalicious & Peterrific! Join Pinkalicious as she celebrates Christmas in New York Times bestselling author and artist Victoria Kann’s Pinkalicious: Merry Pinkmas!—complete with poster, cards, and sticker sheet! This year Pinkalicious has decided she wants a bright pink artificial Christmas tree. But Mommy and Daddy immediately say no—the Pinkertons always get real trees for the holidays. Despite Pinkalicious’s begging and pleading, each family member has a different objection: real trees smell better; it’s tradition; and there is definitely no room to store a big pink tree in the house after Christmas! Pinkalicious is disappointed, but she tries to put on her best cheerful face. Then, the day before Christmas, Mommy and Daddy surprise Pinkalicious by coming home with a gorgeously pink artificial tree and Pinkalicious is delighted! It’s pinkatastic!