what are they saying about the parables

What are They Saying about the Parables?

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: David B Gowler, PUBLISHER: Paulist Press, NA

Prove It! the Catholic Teen Bible-Nab

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Welborn, Amy, PUBLISHER: Our Sunday Visitor (IN), Any Bible can answer questions. This is the one that explains why those answers are the answers. The answers to what? To the questions they've been asking... their parents, their teachers, their friends... themselves. What's life all about, and where do I fit in? What's my life all about, and where do God, family, friends, and all the rest fit in? Here's not only the text of the entire Bible, but also help on how to read the Bible - how to understand, to "de-code," what its authors were saying to their particular audiences thousands of years ago. How to truly hear what the Holy Spirit is saying today. "The Bible matters?" Yes. "Prove it " That's exactly what this book does as it takes a frank and honest look at God, Jesus, Church, prayer...and that young person asking those questions.

The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stanley, Thomas J. / Danko, William D., PUBLISHER: Pocket Books, The incredible national bestseller that is changing people's lives -- and increasing their net worth CAN YOU SPOT THE MILLIONAIRE NEXT DOOR? Who are the rich in this country? What do they do? Where do they shop? What do they drive? How do they invest? Where did their ancestors come from? How did they get rich? Can I ever become one of them? Get the answers in "The Millionaire Next Door, " the never-before-told story about wealth in America. You'll be surprised at what you find out....

The Calm Before

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kirkman, Robert / Adlard, Charlie / Rathburn, Cliff, PUBLISHER: Image Comics, Lori's pregnancy has come to term, and the birth is near. After everything they've been through, nothing can prepare Rick and the other survivors for what they are about to experience. A major turning point in the series is reached.

Understanding the Purpose and Power of Woman

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Munroe, Myles, PUBLISHER: Whitaker House, To live successfully in the world, women need to know who they are and what role they play today. They need a new awareness of who they are, and new skills to meet today's challenges. Best-selling author Myles Munroe examines societies' attitudes toward women and helps women to discover who they are. He addresses vital issues such as: Are women and men equal? What are the purpose and design of the woman? Are women meant to be leaders? Whether you are a woman or a man, married or single, this book will help you to understand the woman as she was meant to be.

Voyage from a Lady Slipper

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Scott, S., PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, These stories, poems and letters are about becoming through compassionate interaction with others. They are about defining life through personal involvement not competitive intrigue. They are about seeing how we depart from others so as to be truly one with them.

The Science of UFOs: An Astronomer Examines the Technology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Alschuler, William R., PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Press, What if UFOs are real? Where could they be from, and how could they have traveled here? What advanced technology must they possess to execute the fantastic maneuvers they are routinely reported to make? Astronomer William R. Alshuler takes a fascinating look at the reported attributes of UFOs through the lens of known science and explains how they might be doing the weird and incredible things they are known to do. Along the way, he examines the possibilities and problems of traveling faster than light, interdimensionally, and via teleportation, as well as the veracity of UFO reports, insights into potential alien motives, and alien biochemistry.

The Avogel Tribe of Louisiana: Volume 1

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sitting Bear, John / John Sitting Bear, Sitting Bear, PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, The Avogel Tribe, the Flint People - Some say they were absorbed by other tribes, others claim they simply disappeared in history. The fact is they remain to this day, intact with their customs, history, and language Although forced to hide for centuries they are still here today and are letting the world know it Their story is one of great suffering and through perseverance they are still here. For more than years, according to the storytellers, they have lived in what is known today as Louisiana. They are descendents of "The Mound Builders." Though small in number today, they are a link and a window into the past

Afternoon on the Amazon

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Osborne, Mary Pope / Murdocca, Salvatore, PUBLISHER: Random House Children's Books, Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade series--the Magic Tree House Vampire bats and killer ants? That's what Jack and Annie are about to run into when the Magic Tree House whisks them away to the Amazon River. It's not long before they get hopelessly lost. Will they be able to find their way back to the tree house? Or are Jack and Annie stuck forever in the rain forest? Visit the Magic Tree House website MagicTreeHouse.com

120 Questions and Answers About Animals

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Modern Publishing, PUBLISHER: Modern Publishing, Youngsters will enjoy finding out what they have always wanted to know about nature and animals in this full-color question and answer series. This series features educational and humorous information about nature, and fun facts about the most mysterious animals from all over the globe Photo-illustrated and equipped with answers, these books are a quizzical kid's find.

de-Coding Da Vinci: The Facts Behind the Fiction of the Da

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Welborn, Amy, PUBLISHER: Our Sunday Visitor (IN), The best-selling novel The Da Vinci Code has raised intriguing questions for both Christians and non-Christians alike. Readers of the novel are wondering if what the author says is really true: Could everything they've learned about the origins of Christianity really be false? What is the truth about Jesus' life and ministry? Was He married to Mary Magdalene? Do secret writings not in the Bible really contain the truth about Jesus, Mary Magdalene, and the "sacred feminine"? Did the Emperor Constantine invent modern Christianity? Is the Priory of Sion a real organization? What is the Holy Grail? Does Leonardo da Vinci's art really have secret codes about Jesus and Mary Magdalene embedded within? Read the fascinating truths that debunk the myths found in The Da Vinci Code

Pick Your Brains about Greece

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sanderson, Caroline, PUBLISHER: Cadogan Guides, At last, a book that tells children what they want to know about Greece, whether they are visiting on holiday, learning about Greece at school, bored at the airport or want to learn more about their Greek heroes. Pick Your Brains about Greece and find out its: Vital facts and figures * History in a nutshell * Local customs * Fabulous buildings and sights * Great inventors, artists, writers and scientists * Food and drink * Incredible festivals and the stories behind them * Sport * Good books and wicked websites * Emergency phrases in greek such as 'my parents will pay '.

The Renewed Mind: Becoming the Person God Wants You to Be

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Christenson, Larry, PUBLISHER: Thorndike Press, Have you ever tried to break a bad habit? Do you ever have thoughts rise up in your mind that would make you blush if they were broadcast over a loudspeaker? Experiences like this express the gap that exists between what we are and what we want to be. With images and parables, the Christian life is depicted not as a dreary duty, but as an adventure of faith.

Hidden Sayings of Jesus: Words Attributed to Jesus Outside

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Morrice, William G., PUBLISHER: Hendrickson Publishers, This is a unique collection of the sayings attributed to Jesus that are not recorded in the four biblical gospels. They have been specially translated for this book from Coptic, Greek, and Arabic sources, drawing particularly on the Gospel of Thomas in the Nag Hammadi Library. "Hidden Sayings of Jesus" forms a reliable guide to the range of sayings, introducing them for a broad, non-specialist audience and setting them in their historical and scriptural background with authoritative quotations from scholars. Each saying is given in full, graded as to its possible authenticity and accompanied by a short commentary. William Morrice examines what they can tell us about Jesus and his early followers and why they have aroused so much interest today.

In His Hand: Inspirational Study Journal

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Becklund, Patti, PUBLISHER: Hensley Publishing, Author Patti Becklund shares insights gleaned from encountering God in the North Woods. Each meditation is followed by a page with questions designed to lead the reader straight into the Word of God for deeper understanding of the precept they have just read about. The addition of a journal page encourages the reader to then set down in writing what the Lord has shown them, so they will have a chronicle of their spiritual journey. Three pages at the end of the book provide a place to record prayer requests, the date they were made, and the date they are answered.

Cat Women: Female Writers on Their Feline Friends

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McMorris, Megan, PUBLISHER: Seal Press (CA), Part diva, part purring furball, cats always keep you wondering. Are they happy to see you? Mad at the world? Cats are subtle little comics, rubbing against your legs when you'd forgotten they were in the room, purring in your car in the middle of the night. What is it about these sly, droll, and unpredictable creatures that captivates us? And what's the deal with the whole crazy cat lady stercotype, anyway? From a tale about how rescuing a stray cat ended up saving a friendship to an unapologetic piece by a confirmed--and proud --crazy cat lady, the essays in Cat Women range from thought-provoking and heartrending to laugh-out-loud funny, all delving into the many ways these often aloof little divas touch our lives.

Where Are They Now? the '80s Era: Guitar/Vocal with

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Alfred Publishing / Various Artists, PUBLISHER: Alfred Publishing Co., Inc., Each book in the Where Are They Now? series contains over 50 songs by the artists who defined the music of the era. Plus, each book contains an essay about the times and a special "Where Are They Now?" update section on the songs and the artists. The '80s Era artists include: Aerosmith, Billy Idol, Blondie, Bon Jovi, Carlos Santana, Cars, Def Leppard, Extreme, Heart, INXS, Iron Maiden, Journey, Poison, Ramones, Rush, Steve Winwood, Talking Heads, Toto, Van Halen, and more.

Forty Acres and Maybe a Mule

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Robinet, Harriette Gillem / Nickens, Bess, PUBLISHER: Atheneum Books, Could it be true? Pascal's runaway brother was back saying they were free The slaves had been freed by President Lincoln And besides, Gideon said, they could have forty acres of land and maybe a mule just for the asking. Gideon said land meant freedom. That night Pascal, twelve, and his friend Nelly, eight, ran away with Gideon. They were going to get a farm. They had to hide lest they be taken back into slavery. Also, land didn't seem as easy to find as Gideon had thought. What did it mean if you had to run and hide, if you were crippled and couldn't do what others did? Joined by other former slaves, Pascal, Gideon, and Nelly did find a farm. They even found a school that Pascal and Nelly could attend. They learned about dignity and the Freedmen's Bureau and the Union League and the Republicans. But they also discovered it was not easy for former slaves to stay free and to keep their land. Based on the author's research about events in the South in , this is the story of what might have happened to one small group of African Americans.

Research Methods for the Social Sciences

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wellington, Jerry / Szczerbinski, Marcin, PUBLISHER: Continuum, The aim of this book is to provide an introductory but not simplistic guide to research in the social and behavioural sciences. The book sets out to tackle difficult issues and concepts in a scholarly but accessible manner, providing ample guidance and signposts to further reading. We explore a wide range of questions about research and research methods, including: * What counts as good research? * Research approaches, paradigms, methods and methodology: what are they and what is the difference? * What is the so-called qualitative/ quantitative? * When and where is quantitative research indispensable? * If one suggests that research should be scientific what does that mean? * What methods and methodologies are used in social research? * What is the role of statistics in social and behavioural research? How should statistical evidence be interpreted? * What are the ways in which research can, and should, be disseminated and presented? This book is aimed as much at the reflective, researching professional as for the professional researcher.

Saturday Night at the Dinosaur Stomp

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Shields, Carol Diggory / Nash, Scott, PUBLISHER: Candlewick Press (MA), What did the dinosaurs do for fun? What really happened when the Jurassic gang wanted to let off some steam? They danced, of course They rocked and rolled; they twirled and tromped They had themselves a Dinosaur Stomp With illustrations by Scott Nash that leap off the page like a raptor doing the fandango, Carol Diggory Shields tells dinosaur devotees all about reptilian revelry with a foot-tapping, tail-whacking beat.

Gettysburg: An Alternate History

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tsouras, Peter G., PUBLISHER: Greenhill Books, Everyone with an interest in America's greatest battle comes up against its controversies. What if J. E. B. Stuart had arrived on the battlefield before the second day? What if Ewell had pressed hard on the heels of the Union rout on the first day? What if Pickett's charge had been stronger and better led? What if the Army of the Potomac had been commanded by a more aggressive counter-attacker than Meade? Gettysburg presents some of these possibilities as though they were the reality, and explores the impact they would have on the battle and on the course of the war. The alternate events are anchored firmly in the context of the actual events, and are all within the scope of what was genuinely possible. Acquista Ora

Making Hollywood Magic: Secrets of Studio Work

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kooper, Vivien / Garland, Beverly / Villarino, John, PUBLISHER: Edee Rose Publishing, Before the words "lights, camera, action " can be uttered on a film or television set, hundreds of highly skilled craftspeople literally set the stage. Whether creating a downpour or a blizzard on a clear day, causing a building to explode, or providing a critical prop such as a weapon, hat, or cane, they create the environment in which the actors and directors work their magic. "Who are these people? What do they do?" and "How do they do it? "are among the topics investigated in this insider's look at the glamorous yet highly demanding world of the below-the-line staffer. In a series of conversational profiles, specialists responsible for studio transportation, props, set construction and decoration, mechanical special effects, and atmosphere reveal what goes on behind the scene--the scope of their work, their trade secrets, and what life on the set is all about.

How to Live Happy, Joyous, and Free: Life's Journey A to Z

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Walker, Betsy G., PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, Have you ever wanted to stop worrying about what you thought was someone elseas problem but you couldnat? Have you ever wanted to say NO and yet hear yourself saying YES, or promising yourself you wonat do something again, and before you know it youare right back at it? This book is a guide to teach you principles and values that will strengthen you in a way that you can determine for yourself what it is you want in life and visualize yourself achieving success to the point that you will be successful. Betsy stands firm on the belief that challenges are what make a person grow and become who and what they are. She looks at every aspect of life in the affirmative and knows that attitude is one of the main ingredients for success in life. Reach within yourself and learn how to live each day happy, joyous, and free as she has.

Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Animals and Nature

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Reeves, Diane Lindsey / Heubeck, Nancy / Bond, Nancy, PUBLISHER: Checkmark Books, "Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Animals and Nature enables children to learn about professions that they may not know a great deal about but find interesting just the same. The easy tone and imaginative illustrations offer a no-pressure look at some of many career possibilities. The format of the book encourages young readers to find out what they like to do and what they do best. A skills evaluation allows kids to identify their strengths

Sea Turtles

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Marsh, Laura, PUBLISHER: National Geographic Society, Who could resist celebrating sea turtles? They may seem like lazy ocean reptiles drifting with the oceans' currents, but they are actually long-distance swimmers that spend their entire lives searching for food and a mate. What's more, they come with their own built-in GPS, returning to the exact beach where they were born to lay their own eggs. Kids will learn all about these tranquil and mysterious animals through brilliant photography and illustrations, plus the trusted and distinctive content you love from NG Kids

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