National Book Store recommends holiday reads

A Christmas Carol: A Young Reader’s Edition Of The

Classic Holiday Tale

By Charles Dickens

P445

First published in 1843, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol has become a timeless holiday tradition and one of the best-loved stories of all time. In this faithful abridgment, you’ll join Ebenezer Scrooge as he discovers the true meaning of Christmas with the help of colorful characters like Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, Jacob Marley, and a trio of ghostly tour guides. Complete with brilliant new illustrations by renowned artist Christian Birmingham, this young reader’s edition of A Christmas Carol will delight and rekindle your favorite holiday memories.

Holidays On Ice: Featuring Six New Stories

By David Sedaris

P665

If every thought of Christmas makes you want to run screaming for a wig or yarmulke, consider including David Sedaris’s new and updated Holiday on Ice in your disguise kit. It’s light, portable, and easy to hide beneath a tallis or foot-long beard. And now with six additional holiday-themed stories, including one never before published, it is the ideal companion with which to pass long hours beside the menorah.

Jim Henson’s Doodle Dreams: Inspiration For Living Life Outside The Lines

By Jim Lewis

P509

Embrace life’s possibilities! Jim Henson and his furry, colorful creatures have inspired millions of people to unleash their creativity. His pursuit of all things silly and fun proved that success can come from staying true to yourself and committed to your dreams. Inside this book you’ll see Henson’s independent-minded and always hopeful spirit come alive through some of his original drawings. Each doodle comes with an inspirational thought written by Jim Lewis, who worked with Henson for so many years. So sit back, be inspired…and make your dreams come true!

Prayers To The Great Creator: Prayers And Declarations For A Meaningful Life

By Julia Cameron

P979

Prayers to the Great Creator features all four of Julia Cameron’s enlightening and inspiring Prayer Books in one deluxe volume. In this special offering from the author of the international bestseller, The Artist’s Way, the reader will discover hundreds of prayers, declarations, and affirmations that will light the way to the achievement of harmony in one’s life. According to Cameron, if we fully embrace the notion that we are a part of a larger whole that is holding us in its benevolent and protective view, we will come to discover a peace like we have never known and this lovely volume will serve as the ideal companion on this journey. Prayers to the Great Creator is the ideal gift for anyone seeking spiritual fulfilment in their life.

The Flavor Bible

By Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg

P1375

Great cooking goes beyond following a recipe — it’s knowing how to season ingredients to coax the greatest possible flavor from them. Drawing on dozens of leading chefs’ combined experience in top restaurants across the country, Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg present the definitive guide to creating “deliciousness” in any dish. Thousands of ingredient entries, organized alphabetically and cross-referenced, provide a treasure trove of spectacular flavor combinations. Readers will learn to work more intuitively and effectively with ingredients; experiment with temperature and texture; excite the nose and palate with herbs, spices, and other seasonings; and balance the sensual, emotional, and spiritual elements of an extraordinary meal. Seasoned with tips, anecdotes, and signature dishes from America’s most imaginative chefs, The Flavor Bible is an essential reference for every kitchen.