It's the most wonderful time of the year - except for Harold Trapp. With sales numbers plummeting, he and his company rush plans to create the perfect Christmas gift: the Hans and Heidi dolls. But with a tight deadline hanging over their heads, stress is a frequent visitor. As are the two cats that mysteriously appear on his doorstep. But there's something sinister hiding behind their sweet and furry demeanor. And the town of Oakridge comes to know it well.When the Christmas lights shine and the snow falls heavy, something awakens. Something dark and ancient. Cold. And with it, unspeakable terrors are born. From legends of old black trains to holiday satyrs and straw goats of yore, the winter wind lurks in the deepest of shadows. Hungry for flesh. Waiting for the darkness to return.The spirit of the season is far more than Harold Trapp bargained for.

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Through sacred carols, humorous Santa songs, and winter favorites, adult beginners and those reacquainting with the keyboard can celebrate with the best songs of the season. Adult Piano Adventures Christmas Book 1 features three sections: Beginning Christmas Songs, Christmas Songs in the Key of C major, and Christmas Songs in the key of G major. Contents include: We Wish You a Merry Christmas * Angels We Have Heard on High * Away in a Manger * Jingle Bells * We Three Kings of Orient Are * (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear * O Little Town of Bethlehem * Frosty the Snowman * Jingle-Bell Rock * I'll Be Home for Christmas * Little Drummer Boy * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * and more. Online access to audio recordings of the piano selections is included, as well as orchestrated accompaniments for play-along fun.

Animals with superpowers? Utterly ridiculous! Embark on a wild ride with a most unlikely band of heroes in D. M. Gregg's debut novel, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear. With the fate of mankind hanging in the balance, Midnight's Ghost Riders are trusted to save the day. When the professor's lab experiment takes an unexpected turn Midnight, a cat, is transformed into a heartbeat-less hero with magical powers and healing abilities. Along with Roedee, a genetically engineered mouse and Ghost Kitty, Midnight's former nemesis, the three unite their powers to ward off the threats of Zorah, the wicked ruler of the New World Order. Gregg's science fiction fantasy adventure plunges the reader into a battle between good and evil. Complete with a collection of ferocious companions, you'll come face to face with the kitty wacker, werecats, the gargyies, and a reformed dragon. Find six secret jingles in this sci-fi thriller starting with the title of this book. Can the Ghost Riders save the day? Will the evil Zorah triumph? Perfect for lovers of fantasy, the twists and turns never stop. Watch for the sequel, 'Midnight's Ghost Riders.' D.M. Gregg is a native to Orlando, Florida. Much like little Roedee in this story, she too has found her place in the world.

Something Worth Fighting For As Christmastime settled quietly over the countryside, Navy SEAL William "Crash" Hawken was faced with a deadly conspiracy. And he had only one person to turn to-- the caring passionate Nell Burns. For though Crash had long ago accepted the fact that there was no place in his dangerous world for the simple pleasures of home and family, Nell had been the only woman who had ever tempted him to dream of another kind of life... Now, as he needed Nell more than ever before, he was beginning to see all that they could have together. What the future might be. If only he could be assured that they had one...

Up-and-coming film producer Kyle Wakefield lives in the closet rather than risk the wrath of his influential, conservative parents. The only time he took a chance on love was a tempestuous teenage affair with Nathan Carnes. But when Nathan proved himself hell-bent on self-destruction and wound up in prison, Kyle closed off his heart. Almost a decade later, Kyle's production partner hires Nathan's stunt company, Second Chances, to work on a big-budget action film in London. Nate is floored by his explosive reunion with Kyle. But he sure as hell isn't surprised that Kyle still treats their mutual needs -- and Nate -- like dirty little secrets. As the London holiday season casts its dazzling spell, the two men find themselves falling in love again. Kyle is one breathless kiss away from declaring himself to Nate -- and to the world -- but they cannot ignore secrets borne of youthful mistakes. To protect their bright new future, Kyle and Nathan will need all their passion and trust ... and a little Christmas magic. NOTE: This is a lightly edited reprint of a previously published novel.

(Foreword by Cliff Barrows) More inspiring stories behind the hymns of past and contemporary favorites.