Describes the origins of New Year's celebrations and traditions and how they differ throughout the world. Includes games, recipes, songs, customs, and interesting facts from various countries.

"Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a Sheila Roberts story. This can't-miss author has a singular talent for touching the heart and the funnybone." -Susan Wiggs on A Little Christmas Spirit From USA TODAY bestselling author Sheila Roberts comes a story of family, second chances and holiday do-overs, brimming with warmth and Christmas charm. Sunny, Arianna and Molly are three women having three very different but equally terrible Christmases....

Maegan Brown (aka The BakerMama), the bestselling author of “Beautiful Boards”, continues her quest to share her tips for effortless, stress-free, and foolproof entertaining with 75 small bites that have big flavor for easy grazing. In “Brilliant Bites”, The BakerMama has created and curated appetizers that are visually exciting and deliciously enticing for family-friendly entertaining, for parties and special occasions, breakfast and brunch,...

Take your snack boards to the next level-filling a table or kitchen counter-with these 50 delicious, inspiring, family-friendly, and easy-to-put-together food spreads and DIY bars for all occasions. The BakerMama is back! In this follow-up to her best-selling “Beautiful Boards”, Maegan Brown has created not just a cookbook, but an entertaining resource. Spectacular Spreads features over 250 recipes, gorgeous photography, and endless ideas that...

"The author of the "swoon-worthy debut" (Harper's Bazaar) The Charm Offensive returns with a festive romantic comedy about a woman who fakes an engagement with her landlord...only to fall for his sister. One year ago, recent Portland transplant Ellie Oliver had her dream job in animation and a Christmas Eve meet-cute with a woman at a bookstore that led her to fall in love over the course of a single night. But after a betrayal the next morning and...

"Mckenzie Graham's work crush, Jeremy Fletcher, has barely noticed her--until they compete for the same much-needed promotion. But winning has less to do with work performance and everything to do with showing the most Christmas spirit. As their yuletide duel progresses, it might be more than a job they risk losing"--

Viva Mexico! Pinatas, floats, and tasty food all play a role in the holiday that remembers Mexican independence. Kids learn the historical significance behind the festivities and gain an appreciation for the exciting traditions and rich cultural celebration associated with May 5. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities and poetry, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index,...