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 | Barbara Cooney | When Alice Rumphius was a little girl, she vowed that when she grew up she would travel the world and live in a house by the sea. “There is a third thing you must do,” her grandfather told her. “You must do something to make the world more beautiful.”Miss Rumphius… | Children's Books ⋅ Picture Books | |
 | Peter Greer | Without careful attention, faith-based organizations drift from their founding mission. It’s that simple. It will happen.Why do so many organizations wander from their mission, while others remain Mission True? Can drift be prevented? In Mission Drift, HOPE International executives Peter Greer and Chris Horst show how to determine whether your… | Leadership | |
 | Roland Allen | This classic study of Paul’s missionary work focuses not on the apostle’s doctrine or character but on the method by which he accomplished his task. Throughout, Allen compares Paul’s methods to modern missionary methods; he concludes by suggesting some ways the apostolic method might be usefully employed today. | Christian Living ⋅ Missions & Service | |
 | Martin, Mildred | Experience thrilling adventure as the Christian missionaries on these pages meet witch doctors, disease, drought, hate-filled guerillas, a Bible thief, and killer cats. Each story is based on actual happenings from the lives of real people. | Intermediate and Young Adult Reading ⋅ Level 21 items ⋅ Level 43 items | |
 | Taylor, Mildred D. | When Josias Williams–en route to his new job–and Stacey Logan’s grandmother–about to begin a trip–are ordered off a bus in order that two white passengers may have a seat, the incident begins a nightmare that will change everyone’s lives. | Intermediate and Young Adult Reading | |
 | Henry, Marguerite | Marguerite Henrys best-known title tells the story of how a brother and sister capture two wild ponies on Chincoteague Island. Newbery Honor Book. | Intermediate and Young Adult Reading | |
 | Henry, Marguerite | Discover Marguerite Henry’s Newbery Honor-winning Misty of Chincoteague stories with this giftable collection of the essential books featuring the beloved pony!On the island of Chincoteague off the coasts of Virginia and Maryland lives a centuries-old band of wild ponies. They seem untouchable until a young boy and girl capture wild… | Intermediate and Young Adult Reading | |
 | Melville, Herman | First published in 1851, Herman Melville’s masterpiece is, in Elizabeth Hardwick’s words, “the greatest novel in American literature.” The saga of Captain Ahab and his monomaniacal pursuit of the white whale remains a peerless adventure story but one full of mythic grandeur, poetic majesty, and symbolic power. Filtered through the… | Literature ⋅ Classics | |
 | Melville, Herman | First published in 1851, Herman Melville’s masterpiece is, in Elizabeth Hardwick’s words, “the greatest novel in American literature.” The saga of Captain Ahab and his monomaniacal pursuit of the white whale remains a peerless adventure story but one full of mythic grandeur, poetic majesty, and symbolic power. Filtered through the… | Literature ⋅ Classics | |
 | David L. Martin | How should a Christian handle his money in today’s complex world? Reading this book, along with the Word of God, will confirm some of your ideas, challenge others, and provide food for thought and interesting discussion. Quite likely, you will not use all the suggestions given, but you will find… | Christian Living ⋅ Stewardship & Finance | |
 | Richardson, Arleta | An old slate and a heart-shaped locket, a rusty trunk and a misspelled sampler. The treasures in Grandma’s attic never seem to end, and each one has a unique story. What happens when a pig wears doll’s clothes? How did Mama escape the cellar when Pa accidentally locked her in?… | Intermediate and Young Adult Reading | |
 | Yoder, Mary Elizabeth | Mary Elizabeth Yoder told many of these stories to her children as they were growing up. Stories about her children, stories from her own childhood, could-have-happened-stories, stories of good times and bad – all are about families and children and the important lessons they learned.The next time your children ask… | Intermediate and Young Adult Reading | |
 | B. Wiseman | This classic story about a mixed-up moose is perfect for fans of Amelia Bedelia, Danny and the Dinosaur, and anyone who loves silly stories and fun word play.The cow, the deer, and the horse have four legs and a tail, just like Morris. But none of these animals is a… | Children's Books ⋅ Picture Books | |
 | Ellin Keene and Susan Zimmerman | Mosaic of Thought proposes a new instructional paradigm focused on in-depth instruction in the strategies used by proficient readers. The authors take us beyond the traditional classroom into literature-based, workshop-oriented classrooms. Through vivid portraits of these remarkable environments, we see how instruction looks in dynamic, literature-rich reader’s workshops. As the… | Clearance ⋅ Theology & Worldviews ⋅ Worldviews | |
 | Thornton W. Burgess | Learn why Johnny Chuck doesn’t like Blacky the Crow, why Ol’ Mistah Buzzard has a bald head, what is in Mrs. Possum’s big pocket, and many secrets of the Green Forest and Green Meadows. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | |
 | Arnold Lobel | When Papa’s seven little mouse boys ask for a bedtime story, Papa does even better than – he tells seven stories, one for each boy! | Children's Books ⋅ Picture Books | |
 | Patricia Polacco | Mr. Lincoln is the coolest principal ever! He knows how to do everything, from jumping rope to leading nature walks. Everyone loves him . . . except for Eugene Esterhause. “Mean Gene” hates everyone who’s different from himself. He’s a bully, a bad student, and he calls people awful names.But… | Children's Books ⋅ Picture Books | |
 | Lana Kuhns | Mr. Pepper hurries to feed the cows, pigs, horses, and goats. He hurries through breakfast. But his hurrying stops when his tractor won’t start.A Happy Day Farm book. | Children's Books ⋅ Picture Books | |
 | Patricia Polacco | Larnel doesn’t know his neighbor Mrs. Katz very well until he asks her to adopt an abandoned kitten. Mrs. Katz agrees, on one condition: that Larnel help her take care of the kitten, which she names Tush. As Larnel grows to love Mrs. Katz, he also learns about the suffering… | Children's Books ⋅ Picture Books | |
 | Patricia Polacco | Patricia is thrilled when her father decides that she’s finally old enough to learn to ride. But her dreams of having a beautiful horse of her own are dashed when he takes her to a stable in Dogpatch, the rundown section of town. Patricia is sure that she’ll never learn… | Children's Books ⋅ Picture Books | |
 | Thornton W. Burgess | Charming story of Peter Rabbit and his bride as they start their new life together in the Old Briar-Patch. Set in large, easy-to-read type, enhanced with 8 new illustrations. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | |
 | John Steptoe | Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters is a timeless story inspired by a traditional African folktale. Mufaro was a happy man who had two very beautiful daughters. Nyasha is kind and considerate, but everyone – except Mufaro – knows that Manyara is selfish and bad-tempered. | Children's Books ⋅ Picture Books | |
 | Norine Dresser | Both highly informative and entertaining, Multicultural Manners gives readers the understanding they need, the perfect words to say, and the correct behavior to use in a wide range of cross-cultural situations. This incisive and award-winning guide to etiquette features completely updated etiquette guidelines with special emphasis on post-September 11 culture… | Christian Living ⋅ Missions & Service | |
 | Charlotte Kroeker | The thesis of Music in Christian Worship is that music is sung prayer, requiring faithful theology, quality music, and accessibility for parishioners. As an academic field it is interdisciplinary, requiring astute theologians, knowledgeable and competent musicians, and pastoral sensitivities for working with congregations. The book contains essays by those who have… | Theology & Worldviews ⋅ Art and Beauty | |
 | Cather, Willa | Travel to the Old West with Pulitzer Prize winner Willa Cather.Willa Cather’s novels brought the life of American settlers on the Great Plains to the forefront of the nation’s consciousness during a time when the lands west of the Mississippi were undergoing rapid transformation. My Ántonia, considered by many scholars to… | Literature ⋅ Classics | |
 | Nathan Zook | My Brother’s Keeper discusses the history of race relations, looks at how Mennonites have responded to racial diversity in the past, and suggests Biblical responses to issues such as interracial marriage, transracial adoptions, race-based privilege, and political correctness.Our homes and churches can be a foreshadowing of the fellowship of Heaven, where… | Theology & Worldviews ⋅ Worldviews | |
 | Denise Shick | My Daddy’s Secret the sensitive – often heartbreaking – true story of the effects of a father’s secret sexual addictions on his family – particularly on his oldest daughter, whom he made his confidante when she was just nine years old. The author hopes this book will provide new insights… | Counseling & Psychology | |
 | George, Jean Craighead | Twelve-year-old Sam Gribley is terribly unhappy living in his family’s crowded New York City apartment. One day–armed with just a penknife, a ball of red cord, forty dollars, some flint and steel, and the clothes on his back–he decides to run away to his grandfather’s abandoned farm in the Catskill… | Intermediate and Young Adult Reading | |
 | Winfried Corduan | World religions are not merely abstract sets of doctrinal beliefs. They are embodied worldviews and practices lived out in the lives of our friends and colleagues. Encounters with these neighboring faiths often challenge our own beliefs and traditions. They make us think more deeply about our own faith commitments.For all… | Christian Living ⋅ Missions & Service | |
 | Thomas Nelson | The NET Bible, Large Print Thinline Reference Edition, is both portable and readable. Bible text appears in a beautifully designed, line-matched, double-column format with extensive cross-references conveniently located at the bottom of the page.Featuring the New English Translation—based on the most up-to-date manuscript discoveries and research—this cross-reference edition of the NET… | Bibles & Bible Study ⋅ Bibles | |
 | Thomas Nelson | The New English Translation (NET Bible) is the newest complete translation of the Bible into English. Clear and readable, elegant and accurate, the NET was produced by a team of the world’s leading biblical scholars working from the best available manuscripts. The unparalleled set of more than 60,000 translators’ notes… | Bibles & Bible Study ⋅ Bibles | |
 | John Howard Yoder | John Howard Yoder’s classic book first published in 1971, includes a treatment of Jewish pacifism, bibliographies, an index, and three new appendixes: Speaking Truth to Power, Quaker Political Witness; The Spectrum of Nonpacifist Postures; and Nonviolent National Defense Alternatives. Yoder points out assumptions, strengths, and shortcomings of each pacifist position… | Theology & Worldviews ⋅ Topical Studies | |
 | Paul David Tripp | A Note-Taking Edition of Paul David Tripp’s Bestselling Devotional Over 1 Million Copies SoldMornings can be tough. Sometimes, a hearty breakfast and strong cup of coffee just aren’t enough. Offering far more than a rush of caffeine, bestselling author Paul David Tripp aims to energize Christian readers with the most potent encouragement… | Christian Living ⋅ Devotionals | |
 | Eight years before the American Revolution, orphan Peter York is adopted by a strict Quaker farmer. Peter sees his chance to break away by capturing a runaway indentured servant for reward money. But the capture leads to consequences Peter cannot foresee. Written by a Newbery Honor-winning author. | Intermediate and Young Adult Reading | ||
 | Vernon, Louise A. | Menno Simons was first a Catholic priest. As he read and studied the Bible, Menno began to understand the Christian life in a different way. Eventually he became an Anabaptist preacher. Soon, Menno Simons became the leader of the Anabaptists, now known as Mennonites. 138 pages. | Intermediate and Young Adult Reading | |
 | Zondervan | Parallel Bible including four English translations: New International Version, King James Version, New American Standard Bible, and the Amplified Bible. | Bibles & Bible Study ⋅ Bibles | |
 | New King James Version Study Bible with a focus on cultural backgrounds. | Bibles & Bible Study ⋅ Bibles | ||
 | Zondervan | New King James Version Thompson Chain-Reference Bible | Bibles & Bible Study ⋅ Bibles | |
 | Nabeel Qureshi | Having shared his journey of faith in the New York Times bestselling Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, Nabeel Qureshi now examines Islam and Christianity in detail, exploring areas of crucial conflict and unpacking the relevant evidence.In this anticipated follow-up book, Nabeel reveals what he discovered in the decade following his conversion… | Christian Living ⋅ Missions & Service | |
 | Thomas C. Johnson | A seeker’s perspective of Anabaptist culture | Anabaptist History & Thought | |
 | Gene Zion | Harry the dog thinks roses on a sweater are silly. But grandma made him a sweater with roses on it and Harry has to wear it. Will he ever be able to lose it? | Children's Books ⋅ Picture Books | |
 | Mark Ludy | A hundred years before the Great Flood, a man named Noah came home talking crazy. God wanted him to build the biggest ship the world had ever seen. The future of humanity depended on it. How would his wife respond? What would the neighbors think? Was it even feasible?This lavish… | Children's Books ⋅ Picture Books | |
 | Watchman Nee | Watchman Nee’s great Christian classic tracing the steps along the pathway of faith and presenting the eternal purpose of God in simple terms. Its central theme: “Christ our Life. | Christian Living | |
 | Lana Kuhns | Miss Bianca is a brown cow that lives on Happy Day Farm. She is friendly and good-looking—but she has a problem. She is nosy and always getting into mischief. Will Miss Bianca ever learn her lesson?A Happy Day Farm book. | Children's Books ⋅ Picture Books | |
 | Stauffer, Romaine | Brenda the parachutist, who thought grocery bags would help her fly; Beth the question-box, who thought of questions faster than her mother could answer them; Rick the bragger, who had a habit of tooting his own horn; Clark the scholar, who thought he was happy being miserable; Carrie the crier… | Intermediate and Young Adult Reading | |
 | Kauffman, Christmas Carol | The 1500s were stirring times in Europe. Luther nailed his ninety-five theses to a church door in Germany, exploding a powder keg of unrest that seethed for decades. Against this background, Regina Strahm found herself caught between two religious factions in Switzerland. Her parents repeatedly warned her against the Anabaptist… | Biography & History | |
 | Lowry, Lois | When the Nazi take over Denmark in World War II, they begin to remove Danish Jews to concentration camps. Here is the story of two young friends who escape from the Nazis by pretending to part of non-Jewish families. | Intermediate and Young Adult Reading | |
 | Brinton Turkle | Obadiah has decided to become a fearless pirate when he grows up—to roam the seas with buried treasure in secret places! But the gift of an heirloom telescope and a gentle lesson from his father on true bravery give Obadiah an entirely new perspective on courage. Brinton Turkle’s warm and… | Children's Books ⋅ Picture Books | |
 | Thornton W. Burgess | When a deep winter snow carpets the Green Forest and nearby meadow, Granny Fox and Reddy have some disagreements on how best to find some food. But Granny — with her years of experience — wins out over Reddy and teaches him quite a bit about patience, common sense, and… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | |
 | Thornton W. Burgess | Beloved children’s classic offers warm, whimsical stories about Billy Mink’s swimming party, Little Joe Otter’s slippery slide, Reddy Fox’s fishing expedition, why Grandfather Frog has no tail, other exciting tales. Gentle lessons about nature and wildlife combined with the fun of a good story. Six full-page black-and-white illustrations. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading |