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A radical proposal for healing the relationship between humans and forests through responsible, sustainable use of local and regional wood in home building American homes are typically made of lumber and plywood delivered by a global system of ruthless extraction, or of concrete and...

"A biography as dramatic as any to come out of the pop field . . . told with sympathy and unflinching candor."--San Francisco Chronicle In this intimate biography of the Prince of Soul, David Ritz provides a candid look at a star and a...

Francis Davis's The History of the Blues is a groundbreaking rethinking of the blues that fearlessly examines how race relations have altered perceptions of the music. Tracing its origins from the Mississippi Delta to its amplification in Chicago right after World War II, Davis...

Called "our finest black-humorist" by The Atlantic Monthly, Kurt Vonnegut was one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. Now his first and last works come together for the first time in print, in a collection aptly titled after his famous phrase,...

Discover the true story of a self-taught surgeon and trailblazing figure in medical history--Madame Restell, a revolutionary surgeon who fought for women's rights and healthcare in Gilded Age New York.​ An industrious immigrant who built her business from the ground up, Madame Restell was...

"Bet on Black is an illuminating account of overcoming adversity... an inspiring and hopeful narrative on Blackness." --Bakari Sellers, New York Times bestselling author of My Vanishing Country Bet on Black is a call to action for Black people all over the world to...

An award-winning designer and former Design Lead at the iconic innovation firm IDEO teaches how to use small, creative risks to build trust, inspire connection, and supercharge employee engagement. In a world where safety easily becomes stagnation and risk is seen as a threat,...

The bestselling author of E=mc2 weaves tales of romance, divine inspiration, and fraud through an account of the invisible force that permeates our universe--electricity--and introduces us to the virtuoso scientists who plumbed its secrets. For centuries, electricity was seen as little more than a...

Bring Bible stories to life for young readers with The Beginner's Bible Amazing Miracles of the Bible Sticker and Activity Book. This hands-on, interactive children's book features over 50 stickers and fun-filled games and activities.Young readers will read, learn, and color their way through...

How your life becomes less complicated and more mindful when you put Jesus first.Every reference in the Bible to a healthy spiritual life is dependent on putting God first. But there are a lot of things that can get in the way of that...

Embrace a deeper understanding of the Holy Scriptures with The Essential Bible Dictionary. This indispensable reference tool goes beyond an ordinary dictionary to offer in-depth insights into important people, places, and biblical concepts including those that often perplex readers.Our unique Bible companion is specially...

Experience the Bible as a singular, powerful story and prepare to be swept away by Scripture as never before! Wangerin's "Bible storybook for adults" features brilliant settings, dramatized scenes, and added dialogue--all gleaned from extensive research.The Book of God reads like a novel, dramatizing...

Jesus--the ultimate doctor. His touch extended grace to the sick and sinful of ancient Palestine and left a miracle in its wake. And his ministry hasn't ceased. Today, he looks for willing hearts and hands through which he can heal a needy world.Dr. David...

Ideal for any church or classroom!The large print NIV Pew and Worship Bible is a durable hardcover Bible, featuring the complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version, subject headings and translators' footnotes, all in an easy-to-read double-column format. This edition...

Marvel at the big story and savor each detailBiblical Theology allows you to ponder the individual stories and themes of Scripture while observing how they all fit together in God's grand biblical narrative. It answers the question, How has God revealed his word historically...

Do miracles really exist? Bestselling and award-winning author Lee Strobel decided to find out. In The Case for Miracles Student Edition, he presents the interviews, real-life stories, and provable facts behind historical and modern-day incidents many people claim are "miraculous" and others see as...

Young readers will learn how important it is to have good manners and be kind and polite in this addition to the Living Lights(TM) series of Berenstain Bears books. Grizzly Gran makes a visit to the Bear family tree house, prepared to give a...

"Within These Lines is a moving story of love, hope, and family set against the dark history of Japanese internment in America. This book had me captivated!" --Maureen McQuerry, YALSA award-winning author of The PeculiarsEvalina Cassano's life in an Italian-American family in 1941 is...

A New York Times Notable Book of 2007From Nobel Prize-winning author Mario Vargas Llosa comes The Bad Girl, a "...splendid, suspenseful, and irresistible [novel]. . . A contemporary love story that explores the mores of the urban 1960s--and 70s and 80s."--The New York Times...

Celebrate 25 years of Priddy Books! Inspiring a love of learning in over 200 million babies, toddlers, and young children. Priddy Books' Bright Baby First Words introduces babies to essential first words that will form the foundation of their vocabulary. Babies and toddlers will...