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Blue Highways: A Journey Into America

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Heat Moon, William Least, PUBLISHER: Mariner Books, William Least Heat-Moon's journey into America began with little more than the need to put home behind him. At a turning point in his life, he packed up a van he called Ghost Dancing and escaped out of himself and into the country. The people and places he discovered on his roundabout -mile trip down back roads ("blue highways") and through small, forgotten towns are unexpected, sometimes mysterious, and full of the spark and wonder of ordinary life. Robert Penn Warren said, "He has a genius for finding people who have not even found themselves." The power of Heat-Moon's writing and his delight in the overlooked and the unexamined capture a sense of our national destiny, the true American experience. (A Mariner Reissue)

The Jungle Book

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kipling, Rudyard / Langford, Alan / Paolini, Christopher, PUBLISHER: Puffin Books, Saved from the jaws of the evil tiger Shere Khan, young Mowgli is adopted by a wolf pack and taught the law of the jungle by lovable old Baloo the bear and Bhageera the panther. The adventures of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi the snake-fighting mongoose, little Toomai and the elephantas secret dance, and Kotick the white seal are all part of Mowglias extraordinary journey with his animal friends.

The Count of Monte Cristo: Abridged

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dumas, Alexandre / Bair, Lowell, PUBLISHER: Bantam Classics, Set against the turbulent years of the Napoleonic era, Alexandre Dumas's thrilling adventure story is one of the most widely read romantic novels of all time. In it the dashing young hero, Edmond Dante s, is betrayed by his enemies and thrown into a secret dungeon in the Chateau d'If -- doomed to spend his life in a dank prison cell. The story of his long, intolerable years in captivity, his miraculous escape, and his carefully wrought revenge creates a dramatic tale of mystery and intrigue and paints a vision of France -- a dazzling, dueling, exuberant France -- that has become immortal.

Three Cups of Coffee and a Book

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dewolf, Dan, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, This is a book of poetry written through the eyes of Dan DeWolf. In this book you will find a sample of several of Danas writing styles. Dan was born in , when the world was changing in so many ways. Raised in the small town of Shelby, Ohio, by his mother, who later married his stepfather, Dan sought out peace of mind and the small amount of sanity he could find in his music and writing. Once he started to write it became an addiction, but a very colorful and beautiful one. Take time out of this busy world and for a moment look at the world through the eyes of Dan. Your journey will be one of enlightenment, humor and love. Welcome, my friend, to Danas world.

Garden Psalms: God's Gift of Comfort and Abundance

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Honor Books, PUBLISHER: Honor Books, The deepest desires of the heart are explored through Psalms that teach us lessons of life from the beauty of a garden... that help us discover the beacon of guidance from a lighthouse... that encourage us to celebrate the wonder of love. The stunning imagery and poetic expressions of the Psalms have inspired and transformed the hearts of countless souls through the centuries. Now Honor Books, the leading publisher of gift devotionals, has added exquisite full-color art and heart-stirring prayers with selections from best-loved Psalms. God has been providing for the daily needs of His children since the Garden of Eden. Readers will find He promises to bless them daily out of His abundance through which they can enjoy the peace and comfort of His presence. Each devotion will give the reader another look at the richness and abundance of living and walking in the will of God.

The Last Chapter

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rasmussen, A. W., PUBLISHER: Whitaker House, This book is an optimistic message about the last days of the church and the second coming of Christ. While recording the visions, miracles, and healings that he has seen and witnessed, the author candidly relates how the Spirit of God molded his life through heartaches, testings, and breathtaking supernatural experiences.

Historic Silver Spring

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McCoy, Jerry A. / Silver Spring Historical Society, PUBLISHER: Arcadia Publishing (SC), Images of America: Historic Silver Spring celebrates the community's past, beginning with founder Francis Preston Blair's discovery of the mica-flecked spring and the arrival of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. Vintage photographs document the progressive growth of the "Main Streets," Georgia Avenue and Colesville Road, and the construction of the Silver Spring Armory and National Dry Cleaning Institute in and the Silver Theatre and Silver Spring Shopping Center in . The volume culminates with modern pictures of downtown Silver Spring's 21st-century revitalization, which continues to preserve the past and secure the future of the area. In a pictorial journey through the community's Central Business District and bordering residential neighborhood, East Silver Spring, Historic Silver Spring honors the people and places that have come before.

A Journey Through Economic Time: A Firsthand View

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Galbraith, John Kenneth, PUBLISHER: Mariner Books, Now in paperback, Galbraith's eyewitness account of the economic trends, watersheds, and foibles of our time is one of his most popular and accessible books yet, translated into a dozen languages. From World War I and the Russian Revolution to the implications of communism's fall, from the "superbly insane decade of the twenties" and the Great Depression to the Reagan era and beyond, the renowned economist here exhibits unmatched wisdom and scope. Whether he is analyzing Keynesian theory or the end of colonialism, the forging of Kennedy's New Frontier, or the "unintended history of the s," this master narrator epitomizes the hindsight and the vision of one who actively influenced many of the events so colorfully chronicled here.

One Wheel-Many Spokes: USA by Unicycle

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Clausen, Lars / Kerrey, Bob / Kerry, Senator Bob, PUBLISHER: Soulscapers, This unlikely story of a man riding a unicycle across America reveals an adventurous soul in search of his country and himself. Lars Clausen tells of his record-breaking 50-state unicycle trip from the West Coast to the Statue of Liberty and back again. He describes his trek through a Mojave dust storm, past snow-capped Montana mountains, and close to a raging hurricane. This inspiring journey into the heart of America celebrates the hospitality of everyday people, reveals the splendor of out-of-the-way places, and explores Native American lands from coast to coast. Acquista Ora

Prisms of Life

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wayland Harkey, Lu, PUBLISHER: Creation House, "Prisms of Life "offers true stories that will challenge the modern mind of non-believers and believers that discounts the Bible and the historic reality of Jesus. Each story is like looking through a prism in which God exists and touches the situation with His presence, wisdom, guidance, or even full intervention for His glory. Readers will see and know that He is alive today through the miracles recounted in these stories and scenarios.

The Pilotless Plane

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Holmes, Bob, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, This is a young manas journey to accomplish his lifelong personal goal of becoming an aviator. Unable to succeed through traditional methods, the author devised a way that would allow him to become a pilot through trial and error, and with the help of some enthusiastic peopleas opinions. This is an exciting story where goals are achieved and expanded.

Tal: His Marvelous Adventures with Noom-Zor-Noom

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cooper, Paul Fenimore / Reeves, Ruth, PUBLISHER: Purple House Press, The story of Tal, a little orphan boy, and the adventures that befell him on the amazing journey to the land of Troom. His companions were the wise old man Noom-Zor-Noom and the talking donkey Millitinkle. Acquista Ora

John Terry Captain Marvel: The Biography

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Derbyshire, Oliver, PUBLISHER: John Blake, John Terry is a footballing legend and a Chelsea hero to the core. He graduated as one of the most prolific products of the Chelsea youth academy to become an outstanding international star. His imposing physical strength, natural skill, and flair for the game have made him the backbone of the staunch Chelsea defense. A dedicated youngster from east London, Terry's amazing alertness and eye for the game soon propelled him to stardom at Stamford Bridge, and having risen through the ranks, John Terry is a blue through and through. He has captained the blues to Premiership and Carling Cup success and has invigorated the team with his passion for the game and his desire to win. A strong character, Terry has overcome his own personal problems and off-the-pitch torment to become a national icon.

Ali, Child of the Desert

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: London, Jonathan / Lewin, Ted, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers, Captures the dramatic beauty and danger of the Sahara Seated atop his camel, Ali felt the desert roll beneath him. Three days' ride ahead lay the Moroccan market town of Rissani, at the edge of the Great Sahara, where Ali and his father would sell their camels. But suddenly, out of nowhere, the wind came howling, and the whirling sand swallowed the sun, the camel herd, and his father. Stranded on the vast Sahara, Ali must summon all his courage to first find food and shelter, then his father. In the process, he learns the true nature of the desert and its people.

His Light in Our Darkness: An Anthology of Praise

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Castle, Fiona, PUBLISHER: Hodder Headline, "His Light in Our Darkness" guides the reader through the weeks of the year, combining the natural seasons with the Christian festivals. Inspiring and thought provoking, this is a perfect companion to prayer. Using the themes of thankfulness and gratitude, Fiona Castle addresses women-- their hopes, fears, conflicts, and more.

Trawler: A Journey Through the North Atlantic

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: O'Hanlon, Redmond, PUBLISHER: Penguin Books, Limited (UK), Having survived Borneo, Amazonia, and the Congo, the indefatigable Redmond O'Hanlon sets off on his next adventure: his own perfect storm, in the wild waters off the northern tip of Scotland. Equipped with a fancy Nikon, an excessive supply of socks, and no seamanship whatsoever, O'Hanlon joins the commercial fishing crew of the "Norlantean," a deep-sea trawler, " " to stock a bottomless hull with their catch, even as a hurricane roars around them. Rich in oceanography, marine biology, and uproarious humor, "Trawle"r is Redmond O'Hanlon at his finest.

God's Masterwork: Ezra Through Daniel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Swindoll, Charles R., PUBLISHER: Thomas Nelson Publishers, From the leadership of Ezra through the integrity of Daniel, see God's faithfulness and love to Israel during its obedience, rebellion, and restoration. Swindoll traces the sweep of history, the undercurrents of doctrine, and the pulse of redemption through this section of Scripture.

Trancing the Witch's Wheel Trancing the Witch's Wheel: A

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Galenorn, Yasmine, PUBLISHER: Llewellyn Publications, This book guides you through the cycles of the Pagan year. Twenty intricate and beautiful guided meditations lead you into the very heart of the seasons, the elements and the nature of the Divine. Meet the Wind and the Queen of Air; stand watch as the Sun King is reborn on Yuletide day; cross the barren lava fields with Pele, and learn to shapeshift like Gwion in his flight from Cerridwen.

Geronimo Stilton and the Kingdom of Fantasy #2: The Quest

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stilton, Geronimo, PUBLISHER: Scholastic, In this 320-page, full-color hardcover adventure, the Queen of the Fairies invites Geronimo back to her fantastical world to help in the quest for the true heart of happiness. This time Geronimo rides on the wings of a rainbow-colored dragon as he makes his way through seven fantastic lands. From the land of sweets to the land of fairy tales, it's an incredible journey he'll never forget

The Life and Ministry of William Booth: Founder of the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Green, Roger Joseph, PUBLISHER: Abingdon Press, Throughout his life, William Booth sought to minister to the least, the last, and the lost. Booth, together with his wife Catherine, founded and organized the world-wide mission still known as The Salvation Army. Booth's focus on the poor and marginalized comes directly from his theological convictions and his relationship with the Methodist movement in Great Britain, Particularly his understanding of John Wesley's doctrine of sanctification and emphasis on social activism. This grounding was the matrix from which Booth transformed his world.

Treasures in Darkness: A Doctor's Personal Journey Through

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Anderson, Taffy A., PUBLISHER: Lift Every Voice, And I will give you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches of secret places. Isaiah 45:3 In this inspiring true story, Dr. Taffy Anderson illuminates the treasures of darkness she gathered while fighting--and surviving--breast cancer. Both a medical and spiritual journey of her experience, "Treasures in Darkness" traces her journey from a OB/GYN at a major medical hospital who learns of her older sister's diagnosis with breast cancer, to her own shocking diagnosis three years later, through painful surgery, chemo threatments, and coming face-to-face with death. Along the way, she learns to submit to the sovereign will of God, draw strength from His presence and cherish each day of life.

Power of the Blood

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Baxter, Mary K., PUBLISHER: Whitaker House, Through her own and others' personal experiences, best-selling author Mary Baxter shows how many lives have been forever transformed by the power of Jesus' blood. Some of the life-changing results that you, too, can experience include overcoming the power of sin, walking in divine health and wholeness, living in peace and divine protection, and bringing loved ones to God. Whatever your situation, you can have new intimacy with your heavenly Father and receive miraculous answers to your prayers--through The Power of the Blood.

Kaleidoscope Century

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barnes, John, PUBLISHER: Tor Books, Joshua Ali Quare wakes in at the age of 140 in a strong youthful body with no memory of his past, to find he is at the center of a vast and deadly conspiracy. The only clues to his identity are the records he has left--messages from the man he once was... As Quare journeys through his past, he discovers he has been a key figure in the history of a turbulent, violent century--soldier, criminal, assassin, spy. A century filled with killing plagues and warring cults, ruthless corporations and dying nations. A century where treachery is often the only way to survive. Now someone is looking for him. Someone from his past. And Quare must learn the terrifying secret of his history before it unleashed devastating consequences for the future of the human race.

The American Cowboy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: James, Will, PUBLISHER: Mountain Press Publishing Company, "The American Cowboy spans three generations of cowboys in the American West, from the young trail boss of the very first cattle drive from Texas north to the railroads, to his grandson, born after the open range had been fenced in. Discover the danger and thrill of life on the frontier as the history of the cowboy unfolds through the expansion of the cattle business, the growth of the railroads, and the coming of the farmer. Will James brings to life the spirit of the American cowboy that will never die.

The Red and the Black: A Chronicle of the Nineteenth Century

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stendhal / Slater, Catherine, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, The son of a carpenter, Julian Sorel is inspired by the writings of Napoleon to conquer the heights of society. His initial plan to work his way up through the church is, however, thwarted when he is forced to accept employment as a tutor--and this rash social entrepreneur certainly has not considered the dangers of falling in love. Stendhal's novel is an amusing and piquant study of hypocrisy and free will in post-Napoleonic France.

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