Chacour blends his riveting life story with historical research to reveal a little-known side of the Arab-Israeli conflict and the birth of modern Israel. He touches on controversial questions, such as "What behind-the-scenes politics touched off the turmoil in the Middle East?" "What does Bible prophecy really have to say?"…

"The adventures of a little girl and a baby bear while hunting for blueberries with their mothers one bright summer day. All the color and flavor of the sea and pine-covered Maine countryside."--"School Library Journal, " starred review. Caldecott Honor Book. Full-color illustrations. Highly-recommended.

Help your children develop moral character with this updated, 30th anniversary edition of the perennial classic The Book of Virtues. Almost 3 million copies of the Book of Virtues have been sold since it was published in 1993. It is one of the most popular moral primers ever written, an inspiring anthology that helps children…

The inspiring true story of a Malawi teenager who brought electricity to his struggling village--now in the ideal classroom-ready edition. William Kamkwamba grew up in a tiny farming village in Malawi, Africa, without electricity. When a drought destroyed the crops and famine resulted, William's family could no longer afford his school…

Breaking Bread with the Dead teaches us how to learn from authors from the past to navigate modern life.

What happens when a nineteen-year-old boy heads into the jungles to evangelize a murderous tribe of South American Indians? For Bruce Olson it meant capture and torture, but what he discovered revolutionized the world of missions.

Who will love a sweet boy with a cowlick and a dimple for who he is? And what if who he is keeps changing? Written by Shari Zook and illustrated by Lana Kuhns, Bubby and the Changing Place gives us a glimpse into the heart of a foster child. Bubby is…

A story of the struggles of a young man growing up in an Amish church. The fourth and final book in the Little Eli series.

Identifying 18 "visionary" companies, the authors set out to determine what's special about them and to provide a blueprint for prosperity. Includes hundreds of examples showing what makes the truly exceptional firms different from the everyday ones.

Thornton Burgess helps children learn about birds through the context of stories told from the perspective of the birds themselves.

A classic Robert McCloskey book with brilliant pictures and a wild and compelling story line.

Maria and Hans Penner, Mennonite refugees from the Russian Ukraine, forge ever west with their family, west to freedom! In east Germany the Communists tragically separate Maria and Hans. Each fears the other lost or killed. Hoping against hope, each continues westward. This book graphically portrays the effects of war…

By the Rivers of Babylon presents the early life of the prophet Ezekiel, from his childhood to his service in the Temple to the Babylonian Captivity, where he was enslaved among the exiles along the River Chebar. Ezekiel, a bricklayer, is simple and timid. He is not yet a priest, and his…

This beloved story follows the frontier adventures of Caddie Woodlawn, a tomboy growing up in Wisconsin during the 1860s. More likely to plow than bake, she's the despair of her mother and older sister. But when Indians threaten to massacre the settlers, its Caddie who saves the day.

Calico Captive is Elizabeth George Speare's first historical fiction children's novel. It was inspired by the true story of Susanna Willard Johnson who, along with her family and younger sister, were kidnapped in an Abenakis Indian raid on Charlestown, New Hampshire in August 1754.

A legendary adventure story of how Mafatu, the son of the Great Chief of Hikueru, a Polynesian race who worship courage, conquers his fear of the sea and proves he isn't a coward. Mafatu's story has a strength and simplicity that appeal to a wide range in age, and it…

Palmer Becker helps pastors organize their ministry and multiply their effectiveness. This detailed how-to manual explains how to recruit, train, and supervise a team of small-group leaders for ministry in the church. In this model, a minister becomes pastor to the pastors, offering care and support to the group leaders…

For years, Nicholas faces storms, pirates, and the lure of loose living. He longs to be worthy of his family's trust.

Winner of the 1956 Newbery Medal, this novel tells the story of 18th-century mathematical wizard Nathaniel Bowditch, whose determination to master sea navigation resulted in "The American Practical Navigator." 256 pages.

The world needs change now more than ever. Problems surround us: division, anger, violence, corruption, poverty, homelessness, and family breakdown. Too often, we feel powerless to do anything about them. We wonder, Why doesn't somebody do something? The good news is, somebody can. YOU can be the one who changes the world…

Here is the story of believers whom God has led through harsh oppression, political tyranny and spiritual wastelands but also through religious and political freedom, peace and respect from nations around the world. This is a story about Mennonites. Mennonites who chose a radical spiritual pilgrimage that separated them from…

Four classic novels from Charles Dickens: The Adventures of Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, Great Expectations, and A Tale of Two Cities.

One of the classics of children's literature, this widely read tale takes place on a farm in Maine and concerns a pig named Wilbur and his devoted friend Charlotte, the spider who manages to save his life by writing words in her web.

Gary Miller addresses practical issues such as credit, advertising pressure, and our infatuation with electronic gadgets, offering down-to-earth guidance. And he does so within the framework of Jesus' call to seek first the Kingdom of God. This is not simply a guide to manage money frugally but a continual call…

Chester was handsome, and friendly, and curious. But his pride got him into trouble. When Chester thought he was big and tough enough to challenge the mean, old rabbit who lived under the corncrib, Molly taught him a lesson he would not forget. A Pleasant Valley Farm book.