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The life of Robert Louis Stevenson spanned a mere forty years, short by modern standards. And yet by any measure it was extremely productive.Despite a frail appearance, Stevenson lived life to its fullest. Battling parental expectations and poor health in his early years, he embarked on a career of his own choosing, married against his family's wishes, and lived a life of adventure and extensive travel. No wonder he has been called by at least one critic a Victorian rebel. Stevenson's death was as unique as his life. On December 3,1894, he died suddenly of a cerebral hemorrhage on Upolu in the Samoan Islands. At sunrise the next day, Samoan men cleared a path to the top of Mount Vaca, where, as he had requested, the celebrated writer was buried at the summit. Inscribed on his tomb are the words of his Requiem.

For dog owners and dog lovers everywhere (not to mention dogs themselves), Dear Santa Paws compiles in one edition our favorite furry friends' special Christmas wishes. Inside these pages doggies bare their deepest souls to Santa, wishing for everything from a bone to a new home.Dozens of adorable doggies were kind enough to allow the editor of this book to use their letters to entertain and inspire during the holiday season.So here's hoping that Dear Santa Paws brings all the cheer of the season to you and all the dogs you adore.

Twas the night before Christmas, and from the Panhandle to the Keys, Florida is ready for the holidays. From Miami to the tinkling wind chimes of Pensacola, the state slumbers on Christmas Eve. Even the manatees are snoozing. All is quietexcept for one young boy and his brother, who happen to hear something very strange outside. Could it really be a very special Florida Santa Claus? Readers of all ages will enjoy this ''Florida'' take on the holidays, complete with golf carts flying through the night sky and some bass fishing lures just waiting for their lucky recipients on Christmas morning. Wherever they live, whether they are old or young or somewhere in between, all readers will enjoy this unique Christmas Eve fable.

Twas the night before Christmas, and from Greenville to Myrtle Beach, the state is ready for the holidays. From Spartanburg to the secluded beaches of Hilton Head, South Carolina slumbers on Christmas Eve. Even the shrimp are snoozing. All is quietexcept for one young boy and his brother, who happen to hear something very strange outside. Could it really be a very special South Carolina Santa Claus? Readers of all ages will enjoy this South Carolina take on the holidays, complete with pickup trucks flying through the night sky and some bass fishing lures just waiting for their lucky recipients on Christmas morning. Wherever they live, whether they are old or young or somewhere in between, all readers will enjoy this unique Christmas Eve fable.

'Twas the night before Christmas, and from Hickory to Hatteras, North Carolina is ready for the holidays. From Charlotte to the barrier islands of the Outer Banks, the state slumbers on Christmas Eve. All is quiet except for one young boy and his brother, who happen to hear something very strange outside. Could it really be a very special North Carolina Santa Claus? Readers of all ages will enjoy this ''North Carolina'' take on the holidays, complete with basketball-playing reindeer and some bass fishing lures just waiting for their lucky recipients on Christmas morning. Wherever they live, whether they are old or young or somewhere in between, all readers will enjoy this unique Christmas Eve fable.

'Twas the night before Christmas, and from Roanoke to Richmond, Virginia is ready for the holidays. From Monticello to the sands of Virginia, the state slumbers on Christmas Eve. Even the politicians are snoozing. All is quiet except for one young boy and his brother, who happen to hear something very strange outside. Could it really be a very special Virginia Santa Claus? Readers of all ages will enjoy this ''Virginia'' take on the holidays, complete with thoroughbred racing reindeer flying through the night sky and some bass fishing lures just waiting for their lucky recipients on Christmas morning. Wherever they live, whether they are old or young or somewhere in between, all readers will enjoy this unique Christmas Eve fable.

The Littlest Snowman was worried. He had to make sure there was snow for Christmas. Otherwise, Santa Claus might not be able to come to Lily and Bo's house. So his journey begins and takes him from an ice cream truck to a refrigerated train car, on the back of a giant bird to a scary confrontation with the giant snowmen who live at the North Pole. Finally, the Littlest Snowman makes it to Santa's house on Christmas Eve. But is he too late? Will he find a way to save Christmas for the children he loves?

Everyone knows Santa's flying reindeer by name, but what about the ones who do the real work? Bubba the Redneck Reindeer is the story of the reindeer that is just a little more down to earth than the rest of his kind. Join him in his journey to the North Pole to look for a job, and maybe some new friends. Bubba might not be cool, he might not be a genius, and he might not be the classiest reindeer you would ever meet, but when Santa runs into a problem that threatens Christmas, Bubba has some know-how that might just come in handy.

'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house. The AC unit and gas grill are decked out waiting for Santa! The children are dreaming of bowl games and cheerleader costumes! And Santa would like nothing more than a nice glass of sweet tea!? It's The Southern Night Before Christmas, of course. That special time of year when Santa arrives in a metal-flake bass boat and the reindeer practice their waterskiing, high above the rooftops! Join in the fun and let this affectionate down-home take on the familiar holiday classic warm your family home and hearth this year. Cause there is nothing quite like Christmas down South.

The timeless story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince continues to be one of our most captivating holiday traditions. Meet Clara's droll inventor godfather, her mischievous brother Fritz, the dreadful Mouse King, and her heroic Nutcracker. Applaud Clara when she breaks the spell and the wooden Nutcracker changes into a handsome Prince. Delight in illustrator Anita Bice's delicate renderings of this magical Christmas Eve and the Nutcracker's enchanted kingdom, where the Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara, and the Prince pirouette into the dawn. Norma Elizabeth's version of this captivating tale will be a treat for younger readers and a source of delightful reminiscence for those already familiar with Clara's twirling visions.

A long time ago in the land of Judea, a man named Jospeh led his wife, Mary, riding on a donkey, into a town called Bethlehem. So begins the sacred tale of the Nativity, cherished for 2,000 years as the true story of Christmas. In this simple, glowing rendition of the night of Jesus birth, Nell Navillus and Allan Eitzen have created a book to be read aloud from generation to generation. Written in language the youngest child can understand, the story and pictures in The True Story of Christmas represent a timeless legacy to be enjoyed by readers of all ages. So travel through the pages of this lovely book to the heart of the Christmas miracle. Truly a classic for year-round enjoyment in every family library.

The Littlest Snowman was worried. He had to make sure there was snow for Christmas. Otherwise, Santa Claus might not be able to come to Lily and Bo's house. So his journey begins and takes him from an ice cream truck to a refrigerated train car, on the back of a giant bird to a scary confrontation with the giant snowmen who live at the North Pole. Finally, the Littlest Snowman makes it to Santa's house on Christmas Eve. But is he too late? Will he find a way to save Christmas for the children he loves?