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The Best Story

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Spinelli, Eileen / Wilsdorf, Anne, PUBLISHER: Dial Books, The best story is one that comes from the heart The library is having a contest for the best story, and the quirky narrator of this story just has to win that rollercoaster ride with her favorite author But what makes a story the best? Her brother Tim says the best stories have lots of action. Her father thinks the best stories are the funniest. And Aunt Jane tells her the best stories have to make people cry. A story that does all these things doesnat seem quite right, though, and the one thing the whole family can agree on is that the best story has to be your own. Anne Wilsdorfas hilarious illustrations perfectly capture this colorful family and their outrageous stories in Eileen Spinellias heartfelt tale about creativity and finding your own voice.

Mystery of the Hidden Key

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stahl, Hilda, PUBLISHER: Tyndale Kids, Elizabeth Gail has been popular with girls for more than two decades, and this updated series is sure to be a favorite of this generation as well. Elizabeth Gail Dobbs is a foster child and a member of the Johnson family. Her new Christian family leads her to a relationship with the Lord and teaches her how to call upon God for help. Throughout the series, "Libby" learns about the power of prayer, how to love her enemies, and how to rely on God.

The Snow Globe Family

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: O'Connor, Jane / Schindler, S. D., PUBLISHER: Puffin Books, "Oh, when will it snow again?" wonders the little family who lives in the snow globe. They long for a snowstorma if only someone in the big family would pick up the snow globe and give it a shake. Baby would love to. She notices the little family, but the snow globe is too high for her to reach. But then Baby is alone during a snowstorm. Will the snow globe family get a chance to go sledding, too?

The Gift of Presence: Stories That Celebrate Nursing

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jackson, Dave / Landis, Beth / Jackson, Neta, PUBLISHER: Herald Press, Nurses share with those entrusted to their care life's peaks and valleys, life's joys, tears, and mysteries. They are present for the baby's first cry and the dying person's last breath. They lose races to save life and see miracles unfold just as defeat seems imminent. Here is captured such moments. The 50 stories span the 50-year history of the Mennonite Nurses Association. These stories are universal stories that Christian nurses everywhere will recognize from their own experiences.

Family Theories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: White, James M. / Klein, David M., PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), This solid revision of the best-selling Family Theories remains the only single-volume textbook to present family theory in a clear, approachable manner appropriate for both advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students. James White and David Klein draw upon seven major theoretical frameworks developed by key social scientists to explain variation in family life, including the exchange, symbolic-interaction, family life course development, systems, conflict, feminist, and ecological theoretical frameworks. Recommended for courses in Theories of the Family, Marriage & the Family, Family Studies, and Sociology of the Family.

Tea Time Stories for Women: Refreshment and Inspiration to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Shepherd, Linda Evans, PUBLISHER: David C. Cook, Like a good cup of herbal tea, these personal narratives will warm the heart and nourish the soul. Collected by Linda Evans Shepherd, these stories deliver true tales from everyday life. They involve the issues that most of us are heir to; they lift up the God-transformed human spirit; they demonstrate God's concern for our well being. Written in the first person, each short narrative presents a life scenario, and then peaks with reminders of Heaven's proximity, and the Father's ability to make "all things work for good".

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Yudl: A Novel and Selected Short Stories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Silbert, Layle, PUBLISHER: Seven Stories Press,U.S., "Yudl" is a previously unpublished novella and a collection of short stories that have appeared in a number of literary magazines. Set in s Chicago, the novella follows a character named Yudl, a middle-aged editor at a left-leaning newspaper called "The Yiddish Courier." Yudl and his wife have decided to become landlords, purchasing a vacant lot and hiring an acquaintance--aptly named Mason--to oversee the construction of their future apartment building. However, delays in the construction leave Yudl and his family without a home, forcing them to stay with Mason and his family until the construction is finally complete. Told with wry wit and a masterful sensibility for metaphor, the story explores gender, Zionism, and the immigrant experience in the US. Silbert's graceful short stories focus on the family, allowing the reader glimpses of a child's happiness, the cripplingly contradictory demands of femininity, the complexity of grief, and a sustained meditation on life and death.

Missouri: Great Things to See and Do for the Entire Family

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cosby, Jane, PUBLISHER: Globe Pequot Press, According to the Travel Industry Association of America, almost half of all trips taken in the U.S. include children. Globe Pequot's Fun with the Family "TM" series (formerly Family Adventure Guides "TM") caters to this growing market. Like asking a trusted friend for advice, this series gives the low-down on the most entertaining and educational places to go with younger children.

On the Way 3-9s (Book 6)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: TNT Resourse Material / Christian Focus Publications, PUBLISHER: Christian Focus Publications, Well known manual of doctrine for all those requiring an introduction to the Christian faith.This edition contains the addition of scripture proofs in full notes by Roderick Lawson. The Westminster Shorter Catechism has been an effective tool for teaching the Christian faith to young and old for over 300 years and is still used in Presbyterian and other reformed churches to this day.This is one of the most popular editions as it contains proof texts to aid a parent or teacher in their instruction. Acquista Ora

Sunday Dinners: Food, Family, and Faith from Our Favorite

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cowen, Diane, PUBLISHER: Andrews McMeel Publishing, A cookbook that feeds the body and soul, featuring recipes and inspiring stories from some of America's most prominent pastors, and encouraging everyone to come to the table and celebrate Sunday suppers with grace and good food. "Sunday Dinners" brings readers to the kitchen and dining-room tables of fourteen of America's favorite pastors and their families as they share their Sunday traditions, mealtime blessings, inspiring stories, strong family values, and favorite recipes. Research shows that eating dinner together strengthens a family's bond, and Sunday dinners are especially sacred. They are a time to bring everyone together, catch up, teach children manners and social skills, stay connected with teens, learn about family history and values, and nourish our bodies and souls. In "Sunday Dinners," the pastor-families who share their experiences are known not just for their successes in the pulpit and in their communities, but also for the strong families they have built. They preach it, and they live it, and that's inspiring. This is a cookbook to be read and savored, to remind us that no matter how busy we think we are, we can still take time to come together, break bread, and connect with family and good friends.

Marriage and Family Assessment: A Sourcebook for Family

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Filsinger, Erik E., PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), Family studies scholars describe the use in therapy of techniques for the assessment of family characteristics and problems. Each author was given an outline to follow in order that a wide range of theoretical or therapeutic approaches would be coherently presented. Evidence for the validity of each assessment technique, suggestions for its practical administration and interpretation, illustrations by case example of its function and utility, and the actual questionnaire itself or instructions on how to get it are provided. The use of third party observers, and techniques for getting information from the family itself about marital relations or the full family structure are described.

The Secret to the Christian Life: Fellowshiping with the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Edwards, Gene, PUBLISHER: Tyndale House Publishers, The author helps readers work beyond formulas for performance-based living to rediscover Christ within themselves. A profound concept that can revolutionize a believer's Christian walk.

The complete illustrated stories of Hans Christian Andersen

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Real Stories: The All-Inclusive Text Book for Developmental

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ortner, Toni, PUBLISHER: Backinprint.com, "Real Stories" is writing and reading text that works. The method is classroom-tested and designed to meet the needs of multi-cultural high school students. It contains three sections: "The Process of Writing" covers the basic building blocks of writing. "Time Savers for Grammar and Punctuation" includes types of sentences, how to find and eliminate run-ons, comma splices and fragments, comma use, nouns, capitalization, direct quotes, verb tenses, and irregular verbs, practice exercises, an answer key, and tests. "The Reader" contains students' personal stories for analysis and discussion. "Real Stories" helps students use words to empower and enrich their lives. Acquista Ora

The Gift for All People: Thoughts on God's Great Grace

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lucado, Max, PUBLISHER: Multnomah Publishers, The Gift for All People is a celebration of God's gift of salvation wrapped in a collection of inspirational stories. These stories will help Christians comprehend and treasure the assurance of their salvation and will help non-Christians realize and embrace the gift of abundant, eternal life in Jesus Christ. The concluding story, written especially for this book, urges readers to give their lives to Jesus Christ and shows them how to do so. This book will provide Christians with a unique, warm, and attractive presentation of the gospel to give to non-Christian family or friends. More than anything, God wants you to be with Him. The God who designed your world, the God who placed you on the planet, simply wants you home with Him. And to bring you home, He offers you a gift...the gift of eternal salvation. My prayer is that through the pages of this book you'll see his gift like you've never seen it. If you've already accepted it, you'll thank Him again. And if you've never accepted it, I pray that you will. For it's the gift of a lifetime. A gift for all people. "From the Hardcover edition."

Simply Christmas

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lynxwiler, Christine / Dowd, Pamela / Luttrell, Wanda, PUBLISHER: Barbour Publishing, Four women face one decision this Christmas: Will they jump into the commercialized rat race or pursue the true meaning of the holiday through a simpler approach? When Maggie seeks a break from the mad holiday rush, her family panics. Can she create Christmas balance, or will her family's antics drive her back to her perfectionistic, take charge ways? - Alone for the first time at Christmas, Lorraine wants only to enjoy the peace. But when the spirit of the season come calling, will she give up her plans to extend goodwill to those in need? - Instead of buying for Christmas, Mary Martha is selling. When a young women responds to her ad for a dining room table, will Mary Martha see the opportunity to help a hurting soul and heal her own in the process? Temporarily out of work, Penny's husband suggests taking Christmas on the road. Can she find anything to celebrate in a cramped RV with two kids, a husband, and not even a wreath? You'll love these witty and poignant stories of faith, hope, and peace at Christmastime.

The Everything Christmas Book: Stories, Songs, Food,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Adams Media, PUBLISHER: Adams Media Corporation, The Everything "RM" Christmas Book has it all There are party ideas, stories and poems, customs and traditions, gift ideas, and a history of Christmas around the world. From the tradition of mistletoe to The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, from the lyrics of favorite carols to the date of the tree-lighting at the White House, The Everything Christmas Book is a classic to share with family and friends:

Mimi and Her New Friend: A Visit to Grandma's House

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Abrefah, Gina, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, Visit to Grandmaas House: Nykaas parents are from Africa and she has heard a lot of stories about the continent and most of all stories about her grandmaas garden. Nyka was surprised when her parents informed her about a visit to Ghana (West Africa). Since Nyka is afraid of acreepy crawlies, a guess what she will pack in her pink suitcase and all the stories she will brings back to Canada. Mimias New Friend: Mimi visits her auntie in Canada for the first time. She is overwhelmed by all the tall buildings and beautiful places. She meets Emma whose family doesnat want to have anything to do with Africans but both girls like each other. How can Mimi change the minds of Emmaas family? How can they remain friends after Mimi goes back to Africa?

Your Catholic Family: Simple Ways to Share the Faith at Home

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Merhaut, Jim / Roberto, John, PUBLISHER: Franciscan Media, Parents and grandparents will find many activities to explore and share faith at home, all based on the four themes of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Scriptural Foundations, Celebration of the Christian Mystery, Life in Christ and Prayer. Scriptural Q & A Word games Board games Games for young children Activities for teenagers Creative art/learning projects Topics for discussion Countless ways to pray and faith-share And so much more

Unashamed: A Burning Passion to Share the Gospel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Floyd Mcelveen, PUBLISHER: Multnomah Books, With contagious passion and personal authority from a lifetime's work of evangelism, Floyd McElveen motivates Christians to make evangelism their own priority. Encouraging and challenging them with his many stories, McElveen urgently communicates God's passion for soul-winning and shows how it is the calling of every Christian, regardless of his or her individual spiritual gifts. He contends that our professions of love for Jesus and love for the lost are meaningless if we put other things - even good things - first. God is not willing that any should perish. Are we?

Low-Fat Soups & Stews: From Elegant Starters to Hearty

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Spitler, Sue / Yoakam, Linda R., PUBLISHER: Surrey Books, Gathering favorite recipes from ten inventive chefs, Low-Fat Soups and Stews offers everything from old standbys and classics (slimmed down for today's health-conscious eaters) to boldly seasoned chilis, chowders, bisques, hearty vegetarian stews, fruit soups, and chilled soups. In addition to American dishes, there are favorites from Asia, the Caribbean, Africa, and Europe, including Lobster and Shrimp Chowder, Moroccan Chicken Stew with Couscous, Cuban Black Bean Soup, Boeuf Bourguignon, and Sweet Cherry Soup. Each recipe has a nutritional analysis and diabetic exchanges. A crash course on soup-making, a glossary, and an index are also included.

The Busy Family's Guide to Spirituality: Practical Lessons

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Robinson, David, PUBLISHER: Crossroad Publishing Company, Drawing on timeless principles of monastic communal living, this spiritual guide for families offers effective tools to meet many challenges and counteract the divisive forces that can splinter a healthy home. Cultivating a sense of togetherness and nurturing the spiritual development of both the family and its individual members is a challenge that many find difficult to meet. Though hectic schedules and competing interests chip away at the sense of community and the support systems that family members need to thrive, each chapter of this book includes a practical lesson from the rule of St. Benedict and the Benedictine traditions which have been cornerstones of Western Christian monastic life for millennia. Spiritual practice, making time, discipline, sharing, hospitality, and changing family dynamics are some of the topics addressed in this wise and wide-ranging handbook, while exercises, checklists, and ideas for family activities are included at the end of every chapter. The gentle, reassuring tone offers encouragement to both traditional and nontraditional families, and reinforces the importance of parenting as a spiritual calling.

Losing Your Shirt: Recovery for Compulsive Gamblers and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Heineman, Mary, PUBLISHER: Hazelden Publishing & Educational Services, Between three and six million Americans are compulsive gamblers. Losing Your Shirt takes a compassionate, nonthreatening approach to the problems families encounter with compulsive gambling. In this easy-to-read and valuable resource for any gambling addiction program, readers will find stories from compulsive gamblers and their families that demonstrate how the addiction affects relationships, methods of recovery for the addict, and coping skills for family members.

The Christian Professor in the Secular University

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Keilstrup, Duane Victor, PUBLISHER: Xulon Press, Duane Keilstrup, a man with a passion to be a blessing to others, is courageous and yet perceptive of others' feelings. Reading the accounts of our visit to South Africa together reminded me of the many times we would meet, pray for specific individuals, and then look for ways to be a blessing to them. Duane's stories and remembrances within these pages will be personally encouraging as well as stimulating to your faith and ministry.-Mike Duggins, Campus Crusade Director of Ministry DevelopmentWhat a marvelous journey This book stirs the "young at heart quality" of my soul and, above all, it has brought a new appreciation for joy. I sing and soar with you -Dr. J. Ronald Blue, Central American Missions President, Dallas Theological Seminary ProfessorThank you for making your love of Christ clear to students, even in a secular university.-Andy Wilson, graduate student in German Language and LiteratureDuane did it all He has engendered enthusiasm and excitement for the study of German while maintaining high standards of teaching.-Ruth Gross, former Foreign Language Chair, University of Texas at ArlingtonDuane is a gentleman and a kind soul who has much class, which is clearly evident to his audience at YesterdayUSA Radio, whose staff appreciates his efforts over the years producing and hosting a wonderful show for the whole family.-Walden Hughes, Executive Producer, YesterdayUSA Radio Networks******************************************Finding creative ways to share his love of the Lord is a high priority for Dr. Keilstrup, and this book was written not only to share his memories with family, friends, and others of his generation but also to encourage all to find the joy that comes from God's blessings and their own sharing of the Gospel through a variety of ministries.OTRClassicsAndCurios.com

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