“Morgan’s magical series finale hooks readers from page one.”—RT Book Reviews on Miracle on 5th Avenue (Top Pick) Hopeless romantic Eva Jordan loves everything about Christmas. She might be spending the holidays alone this year, but when she’s given an opportunity to house-sit a spectacular penthouse on Fifth Avenue, she leaps at the chance. What better place to celebrate than in snow-kissed Manhattan? What she didn’t expect was to find the penthouse still occupied by its gorgeous—and mysterious—owner. Bestselling crime writer Lucas Blade is having the nightmare before Christmas. With a deadline and the anniversary of his wife’s death looming, he’s isolated himself in his penthouse with only his grief for company. He wants no interruptions, no decorations and he certainly doesn’t appreciate being distracted by his beautiful, bubbly new housekeeper. But when the blizzard of the century leaves Eva snowbound in his apartment, Lucas starts to open up to the magic she brings…This Christmas, is Lucas finally ready to trust that happily-ever-afters do exist? Don't miss Sarah Morgan's next book, The Summer Seekers!

Sometimes love needs a Christmas Miracle... ‘Morgan excels in balancing the sweet and sexy to create the perfect blend.’ -Booklist

"Why, yes, Virginia...there is a Savior!" Looking for a fantastic, spirit-filled, unique christmas production for your church this year? Following the general plot of "Miracle on 34th Street," while substituting the person of Jesus- "Jess"- for Santa Claus, "Miracle on 5th Avenue- A Spirit-filled Christmas Play" evokes peels of laughter, tender and strong emotions, thrilling celebration, and a heart-warming, clear reminder of the real reason for Christmas. With a simple dialogue and set, and contemporary costumes, it is a production that almost any church, school, or ministry can easily cast, rehearse, and present to their community. Performed as a one-act stage play with recommended musical selections, it was a sold-out hit at Covenant Church of Pittsburgh, a large cross-cultural church in Pennsylvania. It can be used evangelistically or as an unforgettable, sentimental reflection on family and the beautiful love of Jesus. Purchase of script includes up to 6 royalty-free performances. The Summary- Imagine a time in the not-too-distant future when Christmas is no longer celebrated save for the clandestine family gatherings of a few resilient "Christmas-ers" who hang on to their beliefs in an almost entirely secular society. Now imagine Jesus returned, unannounced and in humble human form, to this world at Christmas time. What would He do? How would He go about touching the lives of the people He met? What kind of difference could He make for people in just a few short days- and especially in the life of Virginia- a precocious but delightful girl who is still mourning the loss of her father? Jess re-invigorates Christmas by performing several miracles in front of the Macy's department store. His resulting fame and answers on his job application eventually land Him in court for a hearing on HIs sanity. He is exonerated and celebrated by the city. Meanwhile, He befriends Virginia's mom as well as her love interest and his daughter. He eventually miraculously grants several of the prayers of young Virginia, including one last visit with her deceased soldier-father in a dream, and the restoration of a whole, loving family.

For decades, Screen World has been the film professional's, as well as the film buff's, favorite and indispensable annual screen resource, full of all the necessary statistics and facts. Now Screen World editor Barry Monush has compiled another comprehensive work for every film lover's library. In the first of two volumes, this book chronicles the careers of every significant film actor, from the earliest silent screen stars – Chaplin, Pickford, Fairbanks – to the mid-1960s, when the old studio and star systems came crashing down. Each listing includes: a brief biography, photos from the famed Screen World archives, with many rare shots; vital statistics; a comprehensive filmography; and an informed, entertaining assessment of each actor's contributions – good or bad! In addition to every major player, Monush includes the legions of unjustly neglected troupers of yesteryear. The result is a rarity: an invaluable reference tool that's as much fun to read as a scandal sheet. It pulsates with all the scandal, glamour, oddity and glory that was the lifeblood of its subjects. Contains over 1 000 photos!

Few people would argue with the films selected for detailed notices and reviews in this book. Many of the movies are award-winners, and most chalked up impressive figures at the box-office. Who would dispute the inclusion of Citizen Kane or Rebecca or The Best Years of Our Lives? However, along with The Yearling and Reap the Wild Wind and Hello, Frisco, Hello, I've also included a few surprises. A magnificent publication. -- Rodney Bourke in International Movie Making (April 2006).

Film plays a vital role in the celebration of Christmas. For decades, it has taught audiences about what the celebration of the season looks like – from the decorations to the costumes and to the expected snowy weather – as well as mirrors our own festivities back to us. Films like It’s a Wonderful Life and Home Alone have come to play key roles in real-life domestic celebrations: watching such titles has become, for many families, every bit as important as tree-trimming and leaving cookies out for Santa. These films have exported the American take on the holiday far and wide and helped us conjure an image of the perfect holiday. Rather than settling the ‘what is a Christmas film?’ debate – indeed, Die Hard and Lethal Weapon are discussed within – Analyzing Christmas in Film: Santa to the Supernatural focuses on the how Christmas is presented on the deluge of occasions when it appears. While most Christmas films are secular, religion makes many cameos, appearing through Nativity references, storylines involving spiritual rebirth, the framing of Santa as a Christ-like figure and the all-importance of family, be it the Holy family or just those gathered around the dining table. Also explored are popular narratives involving battles with stress and melancholy, single parents and Christmas martyrs, visits from ghosts and angels, big cities and small towns, break-ups and make-ups and the ticking clock of mortality. Nearly 1000 films are analyzed in this volume to determine what the portrayal of Christmas reveals about culture, society and faith as well as sex roles, consumerism, aesthetics and aspiration.