This collection of endearing Christmas stories will put you in the holiday mood. From Twas the Night Before Christmas, where not a creature was stirring not even a mouse, to Santa Claus and the Mouse when Santa receives a surprise, each story and poem captures the light-hearted magic of the season. Perhaps your wish is to see Santa Claus and visit Christmas Land (A Boy's Visit to Santa Claus, Brownie in Christmas Land, and Little Girl's Christmas)

In recent years there has been a huge rise in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research in animal sciences which has accelerated improvements in animal welfare. Down to earth and practical, this book gives guidance on how cross-disciplinary research can advance animal welfare. With numerous examples and case studies, the text explains: · the different concepts regarding cross-disciplinary research · how to set up cross-disciplinary research projects · how to work in cross functional...

This 2007 Audie Award finalist features more than three hours of some of the greatest shorts stories of all time.James Thurber's "The Night the Ghost Got In"performed by Isaiah ShefferComic Mayhem is unleashed when a family hears a ghost in the night... and calls in the police.Edith Wharton's "Roman Fever"performed by Maria TucciTwo women reflect on romance and intrigue, long ago in Rome.Jack London's "Make Westing"perfor...

Ninfa, Tomas and four-year-old, Gloria have fled war torn El Salvador to “the land of the free and the home of the brave” -- by swimming and wading the Rio Grande River illegally. They encounter dedicated Catholic nuns, protestant religious workers, as well as attorneys who are all a part of the “sanctuary movement” whose goal is to help people who can’t wait for the legal immigration process to work.Attorney Carol McCarthy, nuns Sister Frances, and Sister Barbara are among profess...

Deck the halls and prop up the antenna -- because Christmas is on the air! Here come all of your radio favorites in a holly-wreathed collection of priceless holiday moments.These classic episodes are accented with humor, tinged with adventure, and well-seasoned with all the good family feelings that fill our hearts during this season of the year! From Fibber McGee & Molly to Suspense, from Red Skelton to Marshal Matt Dillon, from Mr. Benny to St. Nick himself, tune in to ten full hours of ...

In 1940, America was still staggering its way out of the Great Depression and war clouds were rolling in from Europe. The upcoming Presidential campaign spotlight turned to perhaps the unlikeliest, but certainly the most entertaining, candidate of all - Gracie Allen.Politics was perfect for Gracie's particular brand of logical illogic. Join the hilarity, and the throngs of supporters, as George Burns, Gracie, and their entire cast embark on a whistle-stop tour all the way to the Surprise P...

"Das Abenteuer wartet", so lautete das Motto eines berühmten Naturforschers, der einst mit seinem Luftschiff zu den Paradiesfällen reiste. Dorthin wollte auch das kleine Mädchen Ellie. Direkt neben den Paradiesfällen sollte irgendwann ihr Clubhaus stehen. Ihr Freund Carl sollte ihr dabei helfen. Die Jahre vergingen: Ellie und Carl heirateten, lebten zusammen im schön renovierten Clubhaus und träumten weiterhin von den Paradiesfällen. Erst Jahrzehnte später ist es soweit. Carl erfüllt Ellie...