CHRISTMAS WISHES: INSPIRING SENTIMENTS FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON (1ST PRT IN DJ)

Burns, Tom (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0764157604 / ISBN 13: 9780764157608

Published by Barron's, NY, 2004

About this Item

Burns compiled this book using contributions from the World Wide Web. From the many hundreds of submissions that were sent to him, he selected those that best sum up what Christmas is all about. Each saying is paired with a lovely black and white photograph of animals in nature.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: CHRISTMAS WISHES: INSPIRING SENTIMENTS FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON (1ST PRT IN DJ)
• Publisher: Barron's, NY
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764157604
• ISBN 13: 9780764157608
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st US Ed, 4th Prt
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

About this title

Synopsis

Photographs of animals accompany wise and witty sayings about Christmas compiled from contributions on the World Wide Web.

From the Back Cover

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christmas wishes


inspiring lessons for the festive season



[front flap]


christmas


wishes


Christmas Wishes brings together an inspirational selection of powerful and life-affirming phrases that have touched people’s lives in various ways during past festive seasons. The phrases are combined with evocative, gently amusing animal photographs that balance humor with sensitivity to reflect the human condition.



Christmas is a time of joy and thanksgiving, but it’s easy for many of us to lose sight of these sentiments when we’re surrounded by the distractions of parties and presents. This book’s inspiring examples of wit and wisdom, written by real people, reflect real-life experiences. They add a healthy sense of perspective to the holiday season, helping us rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. —So here’s wishing every reader a merry Christmas and a prosperous, peaceful New Year.



[back flap]


Tom Burns has written for a range of magazines and edited books on subjects as diverse as games and sports, cinema, history, and health and fitness. He compiled this book using contributions from the World Wide Web. From the many hundreds of submissions that were sent to him, he selected those that best sum up what Christmas is all about—peace on earth, goodwill to all men, and a stocking full of presents!