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 | Sittser, Jerry | The Christian life is an adventure. Every aspect of it is full of energy and light. Yet too often we stop at one point of interest and go no further. Interweaving stories from a summer vacation, Sittser shows how our lives can include all God has in mind for us… | Christian Living | |
 | Burgess, Thornton W. | Bob White is a busy bird with many friends, so why is he keeping his new nest a secret? Why did Mrs. Bob White choose such a dangerous location for their home? And when a hunter shows up, how will Farmer Brown's boy rescue the imperiled Whites? This wonderful "read… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | |
 | Burgess, Thornton W. | Bobby Raccoon discovers that life can have many surprises when he loses his home, makes new friends, and finds a new home. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | |
 | Burgess, Thornton W. | Gentle morality lessons, delightfully taught, in a tale about an amiable bear who comes to live in the Green Forest. Large, easy-to-read type and charming illustrations. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | |
 | Burgess, Thornton W. | This delightful tale tells of the escapades of Chatterer the Red Squirrel, who's known throughout Green Forest as a mischief maker. When he tries to leave the forest for a new home, he learns that curiosity, carelessness and mistrust can lead to a heap of troubles. 92 pp. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | |
 | Burgess, Thornton W. | Beloved story of a plump little meadow mouse who spends much of his time avoiding the clutches of Hooty the Owl, Reddy Fox and Old Granny Fox, Mr. Blacksnake, and other pesky predators. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | |
 | Burgess, Thornton W. | Determined to see the Great World beyond the familiar vistas of the Smiling Pool, Grandfather Frog tumbles haplessly into the pitfalls of greed, boastfulness, and carelessness. 6 illustrations. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | |
 | Burgess, Thornton W. | Happy Jack Squirrel fills his days with fun and foolishness — even while jealously guarding his winter supply of hickory nuts from his mischief-making cousin, Chatterer the Red Squirrel, and playful Striped Chipmunk.
But the bouncing, bushy-tailed creature's days of comfort and security are threatened when he wakes one morning to… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | |
 | Burgess, Thornton W. | Beloved children's classic concerns the problems faced by Jerry Muskrat and the other creatures of the Green Forest when the water stops flowing in the Laughing Brook and the Smiling Pool. Children will love finding out how Jerry, Little Joe Otter, Billy Mink, and others team up to solve the… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | |
 | Burgess, Thornton W. | Jimmy Skunk has a long, hard day but comes out the winner in this captivating tale that tells how Reddy Fox is tricked into doing something he never intended to do and how a mischievous Peter Rabbit gets his comeuppance for playing nasty tricks on fellow creatures of the Green… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | |
 | Burgess, Thornton W. | Spring has arrived at the Green Meadow and Johnny Chuck is restless. He goes wandering, gets in a fight with another woodchuck, and finally sets up housekeeping with Polly Chuck. This delightful classic teaches children important lessons while offering insights into actual wildlife behavior. Includes 6 charming illustrations by Thea… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | |
 | Thornton W. Burgess. Paperback. | Something strange is going on in the Green Forest! Sticky-toes the Tree Toad hears his own voice coming from another tree, yet he hasn't said anything. It seems that Sammy Jay is keeping everyone awake by calling "Thief, thief!" but he swears he was asleep. And Unc' Billy Possum is… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | |
 | Burgess, Thornton W. | The arrival of Old Man Coyote causes a lot of commotion in the Green Forest. Master storyteller blends a good story with gentle lessons about nature and virtuous conduct. 6 new illustrations.
"Listen," whispered Jimmy Skunk to Peter Rabbit as the strange howling sound echoed through the Green Forest. But Peter… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | |
 | Burgess, Thornton W. | The Green Forest welcomes Old Mr. Buzzard and his wife, who arrive from the sunny South and teach valuable lessons to Peter Rabbit, Reddy Fox, Sammy Jay, and other locals.
Old Mr. Buzzard has arrived from the sunny South, and he's going to stay in the Green Forest till Jack Frost… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | |
 | Burgess, Thornton W. | Peter Rabbit and the other woodland animals discover that they have misjudged Old Mr. Toad, who also learns some important lessons. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | |
 | Burgess, Thornton W. | The creatures of the Green Forest get a big surprise when Paddy the Beaver decides to build a dam over the Laughing Brook to create a pool of water for his new home. The good-natured beaver's kindness eventually wins him new friends in this timeless tale that imparts valuable lessons. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | |
 | Burgess, Thornton W. | Delightful classic transports young readers to the timeless world of the Green Forest, where Peter discovers the folly of changing his name, outwits the ever-hungry Reddy Fox, manages a number of hare's-breadth escapes, and makes an ill-advised decision to hibernate. Little lessons about the environment and being true to one's… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | |
 | Burgess, Thornton W. | Poor Mrs. Quack the Duck has suffered terrible misfortunes at the hands of hunters. Peter Rabbit and other animals in the Green Forest band together to help. Reset in easy-to-read type. 6 new illustrations.
One day, Peter Rabbit happens upon a surprise visitor to the Smiling Pool. It's Mrs. Quack the… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | |
 | Burgess, Thornton W. | Learn how Prickly Porky makes friends, what makes Old Granny Fox lose her dignity, and more in this entertaining collection of tales from a master storyteller. 80 pages. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | |
 | Burgess, Thornton W. | Timeless fable of an overconfident little fox who steals a plump pet hen and is hotly pursued by Farmer Brown's boy and Bowser the Hound. 6 black-and-white line illustrations. New preface. 96 pages. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | |
 | Burgess, Thornton W. | Sammy Jay often does things he shouldn't do. In particular, he likes to steal things. Much of the time he just struts around trying to look like a fine gentleman in his blue coat and high cap. Burgess' heartwarming tale has thrilled generations of youngsters. 30 black-and-white illustrations. 87 pages. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | |
 | Twain, Mark | Meet the boy who can find trouble without even looking. At school, at home, in church and outdoors, if there's mischief afoot, Tom Sawyer will be in the thick of it! 320 pages. | Literature ⋅ Classics | |
 | Burgess, Thornton W. | When Unc' Billy Possum learns how easy it is to get into trouble, it takes some doin' to get himself out of his predicament. First of all, he didn't go home when he should have. The next thing he knew, he was a prisoner! But with the help of his… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | |
 | Estep, William R. | Four hundred seventy years ago the Anabaptist movement was launched with the inauguration of believers' baptism and the formation of the first congregation of the Swiss Brethren in Zurich, Switzerland. This standard introduction to the history of Anabaptism by noted church historian William R. Estep offers a vivid chronicle of… | Anabaptist History & Thought | |
 | Bender, Harold S. | This classic statement about the distinctives of Anabaptist belief was given as the presidential address to the 1943 meeting of the American Society of Church History. 48 pages. | Anabaptist History & Thought | |
 | Joris, David | Discover the writings of a controversial Dutch leader in the Radical Reformation and an early proponent of Christian pacifism.
David Joris (c. 1501-1556) is one of the least understood leaders in the sixteenth-century Anabaptist movement. Yet during his era he was one of the most important Anabaptist leaders in the Low Countries… | Anabaptist History & Thought | |
 | Maloy, Jackie | A True Book: Ancient Civilizations series allows readers to experience what makes each ancient civilization distinctive and exceptional as well look at its influence on the some of the practices of the modern world. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource… | Level 21 items | |
 | Bruchac, Joseph | For young Samuel Russell, the summer of 1777 is a time of fear. The British army is approaching, and the Indians in the area seem ready to attack. To Stands Straight, a young Abenaki Indian scouting for King George, Americans are dangerous enemies and a threat to his family and… | Intermediate and Young Adult Reading | |
 | Walsh, John | Whether speaking in front of a small gathering or a large congregation, public speaking may strike fear into the heart of even the bravest person. Plagued by stuttering and resultant problems in school, Walsh still found himself called to be a preacher. "The Art of Storytelling" encourages and teaches anyone… | Leadership ⋅ Communication | |
 | Vernon, Louise A. | The story of John Wycliffe, based on his own writings and histories of the time. Told from the perspective of 13-year-old Arnold Hutton. Paper. 136 pages. | Intermediate and Young Adult Reading | |
 | Robinson, Barbara | Hey! Unto you a child is born! The Herdmans are absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie and steal and smoke cigars (even the girls). They talk dirty, hit little kids, cuss their teachers, set fire to Fred Shoemaker's old broken-down toolhouse, and take the… | Intermediate and Young Adult Reading | |
 | Vernon, Louise A. | In this highly readable biography, Vernon explains William Tyndale's work of translating, printing, and distributing the Scripture, focusing on Tyndale's helper, Colin, who begins his work as a carrier boy smuggling in a copy of Luther's New Testament to Tyndale. 144 pages. | Intermediate and Young Adult Reading | |
 | Ward, Lynd | Johnny Orchard brings home a playful bear cub that soon becomes huge and a nuisance to the neighbors. "Some of his best pictures supplement the story . . . An outstanding book in every way".--The Horn Book. Caldecott Medal Book. 65 pages. | Children's Books ⋅ Picture Books | |
 | O'Dell, Scott | Harvesting the biggest pearl that he and his father have ever seen from an underwater cave where a monster devilfish lurks, sixteen-year-old Ramon can not foresee the trouble that such a fabulous gem can bring. 96 pages. | Intermediate and Young Adult Reading | |
 | Speare, Elizabeth George | "He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze." -from the Song of David (2 Samuel 22:35) "The Bronze Bow," written by Elizabeth George Speare (author of "The Witch of Blackbird Pond") won the Newbery Medal in 1962. This gripping, action-packed novel tells… | Intermediate and Young Adult Reading | |
 | Dostoevsky, Fyodor | This novel was Dostoyevsky's last and finest work, telling the story of the four Karamazov brothers--each with his own distinct personality and desires. Driven by intense, uncontrollable emotions of rage and revenge, they all become involved in the brutal murder of their despicable father. Exploring the secret depths of humanity's… | Literature ⋅ Classics | |
 | Polacco, Patricia | During the Nazi occupation of France, Monique's mother hides a Jewish family in her basement and tries to help them escape to freedom. In the tradition of "Pink and Say, " Polacco once again dips into her own family's history to reveal her Aunt Monique's true story of friendship from… | Level 43 items | |
 | Fritz, Jean | Ten-year-old Ann overcomes loneliness and learns to appreciate the importance of her role in settling the wilderness of western Pennsylvania. | Intermediate and Young Adult Reading | |
 | Guinness, Os | The Call continues to stand as a classic, reflective work on life's purpose. Best-selling author Os Guinness goes beyond our surface understanding of God's call and addresses the fact that God has a specific calling for our individual lives.
Why am I here? What is God's call in my life? How… | Christian Living ⋅ Work | |
 | London, Jack | Considered to be Jack London's masterpiece, this story features Buck, a dog shipped to the Klondike to be trained as a sled dog. Buck eventually reverts to his primitive ancestry, and learns about the savage world of man and beast in the wilderness. 192 pages. | Intermediate and Young Adult Reading | |
 | Strobel, Lee | Using the dramatic scenario of an investigative journalist pursuing his story and leads, Lee Strobel uses his experience as a reporter for the Chicago Tribune to interview experts about the evidence for Christ from the fields of science, philosophy, and history. Winner of the Gold Medallion Book Award and twice… | Theology & Worldviews ⋅ Apologetics | |
 | Potok, Chaim | The Chosen is a novel written by Chaim Potok. It was first published in 1967. It follows the narrator Reuven Malter and his friend Daniel Saunders, as they grow up in the Williamsburg neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, in the 1940s. A sequel featuring Reuven's young adult years, The Promise… | Literature ⋅ Classics | |
 | Blamires, Harry | Arguing that distinctively Christian reasoning has been swept away by secular modes of thought and politically correct assumptions, Blamires calls for the recovery of the authentically Christian mind. This edition contains a study guide. Paper. 191 pp. | Theology & Worldviews ⋅ Apologetics | |
 | McGrath, Alister | Regarded as the leading text in Christian theology for the last 25 years, Alister E. McGrath’s The Christian Theology Reader is now available in a new 5th edition featuring completely revised and updated content.
Brings together more than 350 readings from over 200 sources that chart 2,000 years of Christian history
Situates… | Theology & Worldviews ⋅ Theology | |
 | Halverson, Dean | Succinct, easy-to-read sections provide a fascinating guide to the world's major religions--including each faith's origins, basic beliefs, and Christian evangelistic obstacles and opportunities. Comparison charts and a bibliography present additional information and opportunities for further study. | Christian Living ⋅ Missions & Service | |
 | Hull, Bill | Well organized and readily accessible, The Complete Book of Discipleship pulls together into one convenient, comprehensive volume relevant topics to discipleship such as: spiritual growth, transformation, spiritual discipline, discipleship in the local church and beyond indexed for easy reference. | Christian Living ⋅ Relationships & Mentoring | |
 | Chesterton, G.K. | Critic, author, and debunker extraordinaire, G. K. Chesterton (1874 1936) delighted in probing the ambiguities of Christian theology. A number of his most successful attempts at combining first-rate fiction with acute social observation appear in this compilation of detective stories featuring the priest-sleuth Father Brown.
A Chestertonian version of Sherlock Holmes… | Literature ⋅ Classics | |
 | Simons, Menno and Wenger, John… | This English edition of Menno Simons’ writings contains all the known writings of Menno, including several tracts, letters, and hymns never previously translated. The entire contents of this edition were translated from the Dutch by Leonard Verduin of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and edited by J. C. Wenger, who wrote clarifying… | Anabaptist History & Thought | |
 | Galindo, Israel | This practical resource identifies foundational issues of Christian teaching and effective ways to engage matters of faith. | Methods of Teaching | |
 | Wilkerson, David | Gangfighters. Drug addicts. Teenage runaways and prostitutes. The toughest and most hopeless kids that New York's ghettos had to offer. Then a young preacher from the Pennsylvania hills arrived on their turf and began preaching a message of renewal, miracles, and God's love. This is one of the century's great… | Biography & History |