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When an injury forces her to return home to Fool's Gold, and into the fold of her estranged family, dancer Evie Stryker, who doesn't believe in Christmas miracles, agrees to stage the winter festival and then plans to leave town, but her brother's best friend has other plans for her.

When Peter Barrington and Ben Bachetti come under threat while working at a film festival abroad, Teddy Fay is lured to the glittering city of Macau to resolve the problem. He'll soon come to find that world of posh casinos, luxurious developments, and boundless wealth has a dark underbelly of crime and political intrigue . . . and that the biggest players behind the scenes may be far closer to home than anticipated. With international deals and private...

"After stumbling upon the dead body of an Elvis impersonator during the celebrity impersonating contest, psychic painter Celeste Cabot is 'all shook up,' and she, with the help of his spirit, sets out to find the real killer among all the fake celebrities"--

In the order in which they are celebrated during the year, presents traditional Japanese holidays and festivals, introducing the foods, dress, gifts, decorations, and activities associated with each.

Adam and Morello have a big problem. His problem is Morello's problem. Her problem is that she has to perform the biggest gig of her life at a music festival while handcuffed to the kind of person she totally despises, Adam.

When a blizzard hits town on the night of the big Carol Sing winter celebration, Grandma must drive a snowplow after her sons get stuck in the snow.

Describes how the culture of Australia is reflected in its many festivals, including Melbourne Cup Day, Australia Day, and Mabo Day.

Examines the historical background, legends, recipes, crafts, and celebrations of a year of special Mexican festivals.

"When a glass-making competition turns deadly, glass shop owner Savannah Webb must search for a window into a criminal's mind..."--Page 4 of cover.

Australia's culture is an interesting mix of ancient traditions passed down by the native peoples, as well as the traditions and culture of England, where most of its immigrant population came from. This book describes how British influence and the traditions, beliefs, and rituals of indigenous peoples have developed into many of the lively and colorful festivals celebrated today.