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Centuries of tradition. Timeless melodies. A Christmas celebration that crosses cultures. In Spanish-speaking countries, Christmas carols are known as villancicos—songs of the people, rich with history, joy, and deep cultural roots. Passed down through generations, these beloved songs began in Spain and spread across Latin America, becoming a vibrant part of Christmas celebrations around the world. This collection invites you to discover the beauty, meaning, and stories behind some of the most cherished villancicos.

Capitalism For All by John Hope Bryant presents a revolutionary framework for rebuilding American prosperity through economic inclusion rather than division. As the founder and CEO of Operation HOPE, America's first nonprofit social investment banking organization, and a former vice-chairman of...

Fatherhood is one of the most important responsibilities a man can have. It brings with it a host of challenges and rewards. There are many voices in society today that say that fatherhood is not important anymore, and they could not be more wrong. Whether you are a brand-new dad or have years of experience, you can reflect daily on fatherhood with a different "dad"-votional for every day of the year.

Some problems feel so enormous, they might as well be elephants. After a terrible day at school, one overwhelmed boy comes home hoping to think about his upcoming birthday. Instead, his dad gives him an even bigger problem: clean his extremely messy bedroom from wall to wall. The clutter is piled so high that it seems to have transformed into a huge elephant. There are clothes, toys, books, wrappers, papers, and socks everywhere—and the more the boy avoids the mess, the larger and more frightening his elephant becomes. Fortunately, Mom understands exactly what he is facing.

What if the greatest Christmas present wasn't under the tree? When he was only two years old, a boy received an unforgettable Christmas gift: a baby brother named Brian. Brian has Down syndrome, doesn't say many words, and sometimes needs a little extra help—but nobody is better at making people smile.

His parents hired the Boogeyman to teach him a lesson—but this boy refuses to scare easily. After refusing his peas, tracking mud across the rug, and talking back to his parents, one stubborn boy receives a serious warning: if he does not behave, his father will call an old friend—the Boogeyman.

What happens when the perfect solution to Earth’s trash problem turns into an out-of-this-world disaster? At the Extra Spiffy Widget Company, an inventor unveils a magical doorway leading to a distant, empty world. The company’s bosses see an instant opportunity: toss every piece of garbage through the door, keep Earth sparkling clean, and make record-breaking profits! Soon, trash cans and landfills disappear. Old furniture, broken appliances, toxic barrels, and every unwanted scrap are sent away. Earth looks cleaner than ever—but no one stops to ask where all that garbage is going.

Bedtime is almost here, but Sir Johnny has one more quest to complete. Deep inside his toy box lurks the fearsome Tox Box Dragon, a wild and wiggly creature made from imagination, shadows, and one very messy pile of toys. Armed with courage, creativity, and a knightly spirit, Johnny must face the dragon before he can climb into bed. But as the battle begins, Johnny discovers that bravery does not always mean swinging a sword. Sometimes it means taming your fears, using your imagination, and knowing when the adventure is done.

The book features one carol for each day from December first to Christmas Eve and presents both the lyrics and the fascinating stories and interesting facts behind the creation of the songs. Each entry deepens our understanding of the music and enhances our appreciation of why these songs are culturally important and dearly treasured. From popular, familiar carols to lesser known but cherished hymns, author Michael D. Young combines his musical expertise with information specific to each song.

The wonder and mystery of The Great Tomes series continues with The Great Tome of Fantastic and Wondrous Places. Volume three of this collection features narratives revolving around the exploration of fantasy or alien locales in which the acts of exploration and adventure are central to the plot.

Why do Internet, financial service, and beer commercials dominate Super Bowl advertising? How do political ceremonies establish authority? Why does repetition characterize anthems and ritual speech? Why were circular forms favored for public festivals during the French Revolution? This book answers these questions using a single concept: common knowledge.

Five acclaimed teachers and visionaries show us how mindfulness practice can boost our performance and creativity. What, exactly, is mindfulness? It's a "baseline" of awareness and non-resistance that you can build on the cellular level. Why practice it? Through mindfulness meditation, you...

Being a teenager is tough, but living in fear is even tougher. Faith isn’t meant to be lived in fear or confusion, for you or your teen. In At the Foot of the Cross, listeners are guided through 30 days of Scripture, reflection, application and re-life wisdom. Whether listened to alone or side by side, this devotional helps families grow closer to God, and to each other.

An ordinary world. A hidden kingdom. And a danger that refuses to stay buried. Not everything is as simple as it seems. Sometimes the smallest objects and the quietest people hold the greatest power. The Canticle Kingdom is once again under threat as an ancient evil rises, stronger and more dangerous than ever. Johann, Brigitta, and their allies return to face a force that could unravel not just their world, but many others beyond it.

The hymns of the Saints carry more than melody. They carry history, testimony, and faith. As a new hymnbook and children’s songbook approach for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The Song of the Saints invites readers to look back at the music that has shaped generations of worship. This thoughtful and richly researched book explores the history of Latter-day Saint hymnbooks and children’s songbooks, including both official and non-official editions.

One storm. One lost barge. One Promised Land no one expected. On the journey to the Promised Land, the Jaredite barges are meant to travel together across the great deep. But when a violent storm tears one vessel away from the others, Captain Omer and his people are shipwrecked on a strange shore, alone, wounded, and with no hope of rescue.

When a mysterious being gives Frank Edison the chance to travel back in time to prevent his brother’s death, he jumps at the chance. Being a first-time temporal traveler, however, he does not realize how sinister meddling with the past can be.

Miracles are not just stories from the distant past. They are still happening today. The miracles recorded in the Bible have inspired generations: water turned to wine, seas divided, the sick healed, and lives forever changed through the power of God. These sacred moments continue to remind us of a loving Heavenly Father who watches over His children with compassion and care. That same God still works miracles in our world.

Many people have heard of the miracles made famous by the Bible: walking on water, parting the sea, and even raising the dead. Though these miracles happened a long time ago, they still inspire listeners today as evidence of a loving Heavenly Father. Today, God continues to be a God of miracles and works his wonders in the lives of ordinary people. In this collection, you will hear the stories of people from a variety of backgrounds who have experienced miraculous events in their lives. Feel inspired as you learn of modern-day wonders that God is working all around us.

Wally is a perfectly ordinary wizard with a pointy hat, a spellbook, and absolutely no idea what “electronic mail” means. But when one of his spells opens a portal to the future, he finds something far more powerful than magic: the Internet. At first, cyberspace is dazzling. There are messages that fly faster than ravens, endless scrolls of strange opinions, and social gatherings where no one has to leave their tower. But Wally soon learns that this new world has its own monsters.