Books

Seminary is the perfect training ground for busyness: full course loads, looming deadlines, too-long-to-read assignments, practical internships, community involvement. Trained to be busy, clergy bring an "above and beyond" attitude of overworking to ministry settings that are also anxious to go (and grow) "above...

Author: Laurie B. MintzPublisher: Adams Media CorporationPublished: 09/18/2009Pages: 256Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.50lbsSize: 9.30h x 7.20w x 4.80dISBN: 9781605501079Review Citation(s): Library Journal 09/15/2009 pg. 69Publisher's Weekly Annex 09/21/2009About the AuthorLaurie B. Mintz, PhD (Columbia, MO) has both the personal and professional experience and knowledge to...

More than a millennia into the future, the world has been thrust back to a medieval age where men live and die by the sword. The kingdom of Aquila is considered by many to be the epicenter of beauty, culture, and grace. However, between...

"This is the type of sex talk we need more of!" --Christina Aguilera, Grammy Award-winning musician and entrepreneurFrom the host of the #1 podcast Sex with Emily, Emily Morse, comes a revolutionary new book that reframes our relationship to pleasure and teaches us how...

The story of Jonah is full of ingredients that children love: a dangerous mission; a man on the run; danger at sea; an incredible whale rescue; and a grand finale about forgiveness. Amanda Hall and Joyce Denham give this classic tale their own special...

"Bunny bonanza! Join Thumper and his sisters for their greatest adventures ever! Build a secret clubhouse, have a day out with Papa, make some new friends, and more in this brand-new collection. Each story is ideal for reading aloud in five minutes, perfect for...

Author: Jean-Pierre IsboutsPublisher: National Geographic SocietyPublished: 10/19/2021Pages: 656Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 5.65lbsSize: 11.02h x 9.61w x 1.81dISBN: 9781426221897About the AuthorJean-Pierre Isbouts is a scholar of humanities and history and a professor at Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, California. He has published widely on the...

An autobiography of one of the towering figures of contemporary American music and a powerful meditation on history, race, capitalism, and art. Henry Threadgill has had a singular life in music. At 79, the saxophonist, flautist, and celebrated composer is one of three jazz...

During the forty days of Lent, we explore the gift of repentance that turns us back to Christ and his finished work. There is no repentance apart from Christ. There is no Lent apart from Christ's suffering on our behalf. There is no hope...

Listing every right that a constitution should protect is hard. American constitution drafters often list a few famous rights such as freedom of speech, protection against unreasonable searches and seizures, and free exercise of religion, plus a handful of others. However, we do not...

Heartfelt and bittersweet, this coming-of age story explores the tender space of healing where grief meets love A year ago, Gage survived a car accident that killed his best friend, Hunter. Without the person who always brought out the best in him, Gage doesn't...

A sweetly humorous middle grade novel packed with action, basketball, and a dash of magical realism about friendship and family, first crushes, and belonging, from acclaimed author Gary Soto.Thirteen-year-old Jordan Mendoza has a huge crush on his classmate, Sierra, but he's never going to...

One girl and her soccer team take a stand against the bullies who push them too far in this brave, inspiring novel that celebrates girl power and the true spirit of sports. Perfect for readers who love The Crossover and Fighting Words. "A tale...

The book that's been helping people with diabetes live their best lives for 20 years Diabetes For Dummies is a trusted resource that guides those diagnosed with diabetes and pre-diabetes and their caregivers towards optimal health. This book helps you, or those you love,...

Yes, angels are real. They are not the product of your imagination. Interest in angels and the supernatural aspects of God's Kingdom is more heightened than ever. Even if you've read the latest book, seen the most recent TV show, or heard your grandmother's...

Author: Melanie HolmesPublisher: Reedy PressPublished: 04/15/2023Pages: 192Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 8.80h x 5.60w x 0.40dISBN: 9781681064420About the AuthorMelanie Holmes is an award-winning author, speaker, educator, and lifelong travel enthusiast. Her previous four books focus on history, diversity, art, and family. Born and raised in...

Author: Leena KilevayaPublisher: Aloha Comics LLCPublished: 01/01/2022Pages: 38Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.37h x 6.54w x 0.39dISBN: 9781638380061Audience: Young Adult

What Flies Away is a book of poems and illustrations that explores, through the language of the cycles of nature, the human need for belonging and connection. Author: Stacy DoneyPublisher: Tivshe PublishingPublished: 04/30/2023Pages: 106Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.25dISBN: 9781954175822This title...

The most complete book on the subject ever written, this is the fascinating inside story by two long-term Disney animators of the gradual perfecting of a relatively young and particularly American art from, which no other move studio has ever been able to equal....

This instruction book for beginning lap dulcimer in DAD tuning is unique in two ways. First, it instructs the beginning student in the increasingly popular DAD tuning. Secondly, the author, a classroom music teacher, has carefully and systematically layered the lessons to guide the...