With a spare eloquence reminiscent of Hemingway and an insistence on divine grace even in the darkest circumstances, Lawrence Dorr writes short stories as powerful as they are profound.The fifteen new and selected stories here, stylistically and substantively rich, follow a central character through..
As Bear's kitchen bustles with preparations for the big holiday dinner, Treelo feels unhelpful and leaves, but the smells of Bear's delicious food leads him back where he finds that he is needed after all. Original. Author: Thorpe, Kiki Publisher: Simon Spotlight Binding: Paperback Language: English..
ReviewA brilliant and insightful analysis and action plan to make our government work. Bravo!--Donna Shalala, Former Secretary of Health and Human Services and President of the University of MiamiEver since Hurricane Katrina, we have bemoaned the costs of incompetent government. But Paul Light has d..
This is the first book on the history of Japanese theology written by Japanese theologians. Editor Yasuo Furuya and four other eminent Japanese theologians - Akio Dohi, Toshio Sato, Seiichi Yagi, and Masaya Odagaki - clarify the tumultuous history of Japanese Christianity and describe the context, m..
Hermit Crab seeks the perfect home-and learns to appreciate change-in this Ready-to-Read edition of Eric Carle’s beloved story.In this classic story from Eric Carle, Hermit Crab grows out of one house after another as he searches for the perfect home. Children who must change schools, move to a new ..
The prophet Ezekiel speaks passionately of God’s fidelity even in the face of his people's infidelity, defending the destruction of Jerusalem as God’s judgment while promising a new experience of the divine presence that will bring with it “a new heart” for God’s people. Author: Vawter, Mr. Bruce Pu..
CATDOG Hi-ho diggety, Santa's in town! It's Christmas Eve and something terrible has happened! Rancid Rabbit has taken away Santa's reindeer -- and his sleight full of presents! Is Christmas ruined Not if CatDog has anything to do with it! Find out how CatDog helps Santa in their latest merry adven..
The author of Einstein's Dreams presents a deeply personal and insightful collection of essays exploring the human dimensions of science, furnishing vivid portraits of seminal scientists Richard Feynman, Albert Einstein, Edward Teller, and Vera Rubin, as well as reflections on science and art, imagi..
Pervaded as it is with pessimism, paradox, and a multitude of contradictions, Ecclesiastes has long been one of the most difficult books of the Bible to understand. As this study demonstrates, however, it is precisely these contradictions that make Ecclesiastes so meaningful and so powerfully releva..
This workbook presents a vital and transforming understanding of kingdom stewardship that considers not just money but all aspects of God's created order: time, physical resources, spiritual gifts, relationships, the gospel message, and life itself. Provides practical, thought provoking material for..
Abraham Kuyper (1837 - 1920) is a significant figure in the history of the Netherlands and one of the most remarkable figures in the annals of Calvinism. Kuyper celebrated the Reformed founders, subscribed heart and soul to their teachings, and worked ceaselessly to restore their authority in an age..
This book explores the many recent advances in the application of quality improvement approaches in the healthcare industry. It includes a discussion of the underlying forces for change in healthcare organizations, issues relating to statistical analysis and management of healthcare information, as ..
Designer and merchant, collector and tastemaker, Thomas O’Brien has made a career of translating cool notions of modernism into an easy and generous array of modern styles that anyone can attain. Now he introduces readers to a range of those styles from casual to formal, vintage to urban alongside s..
With the power of imagination, Little Bill embarks on a fantastical adventure to outer space and joins forces with his favorite superhero, Captain Brainstorm, to rescue the Space Explorers from a giant robot! Original. Author: Hyman, Fracaswell Publisher: Simon Spotlight Binding: Paperback Language:..
Her use of cellular rejuvenation to achieve a remarkable life span of more than 600 yearsThe missing pieces of history concerning whom she, Mary and Jesus really were, the unknown places they traveled, and the people they knewThe important role of the Essene community at Mount Carmel in supporting A..
Arguing from scripture is one of the ways that Christians test theirmoral judgments. But are all methods of appealing to the Bibleequally valid and effective In this book Charles Cosgrove looksat the churchs long tradition of moral debate and uncovers fivecentral rules that can best guide the use o..
Bear uses his amazing nose to sniff out all kinds of wonderful things to taste and eat, in a sturdy, brightly illustrated board book based on a favorite episode of the popular show. TV tie-in. Author: Cherrington, Janelle Publisher: Simon Spotlight Binding: board_book Language: English ISBN-10: 0689..
Ojo, Tutter, Treelo, Pip, and Pop are trying their best to be merry on Christmas Eve--even though there is no snow in sight--but they don't really smile until Bear explains that it's sharing the time with those you love that makes the holiday special. Original. Author: Lukas, Catherine Publisher: Si..
Becoming Psychiatrists: The Professional Transformation of Self [Apr 15, 1980] Light, Donald W. … Author: Light, Donald Publisher: Norton Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0393011682 ISBN-13: 9780393011685..
This book constructively explores the question: What effects should an interest in theology produce in the reading of Scripture Since the onset of historical consciousness in biblical studies over two centuries ago, the work of biblical exegetes and systematic theologians have largely followed two ..
This is the first full-length treatment of mass-evangelist Billy Sunday to appear in 30 years. Lyle Dorsett makes a fresh and original contribuion to our understanding of this pugnaious baseball player-turned-preacher with his use of the Sunday family papers, a source previously unavailable to biogr..
The authors assess various secular approaches to bioethics that are particularly influential today and develop a framework for a Christian approach to assist people in addressing the many pressing issues in the field. Throughout, the authors touch on the numerous debated issues in bioethics though t..
Provides biographical sketches of 447 women from ancient Greece and Rome, drawn from surviving Greek and Latin literature, including Julia, mother of Mark Antony; Cratesipolis, ruler of Sicyon; and the Greek poet Sappho. Author: Lightman, Benjamin Publisher: Checkmark Books Binding: Paperback Langua..
From the first day to the twelfth, readers can count and sing along with Blue and the rest of her friends to a playful, Blue's Clues version of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." Author: Lukas, Catherine Publisher: Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0689849710 ISB..
Can you help Blue find her friend's spooky hiding places Under every flap is a great Halloween costume surprise! By the time the party starts, Blue has found all of her friends -- except one. Where should she look next Note to Parents from CreatorsThis book invites children to play an interactive g..