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 | Sterling, Dorothy | Born into slavery, young Harriet Tubman knew only hard work and hunger. Escape seemed impossible--certainly dangerous. Yet Harriet did escape North, by the secret route called the Underground Railroad. Harriet didn't forget her people. Again and again she risked her life to lead them on the same secret, dangerous journey. | Intermediate and Young Adult Reading | |
 | Martin, Rebecca | This is the story of two families who both live in the United States but want to see Canada. The year is 1816. Peter Miller is now grown with a family of his own. He is a wealthy Pennsylvania farmer who, along with his married children, moves in order to… | Intermediate and Young Adult Reading | |
 | Newswanger, Rebecca | The story of William Penn, told simply with vibrant pictures. | Picture Books | |
 | Andrew Clements, Illustrated by Brian… | From bestselling and award-winning author Andrew Clements, a quirky, imaginative tale about creative thought and the power of words that will have readers inventing their own words.
Is Nick Allen a troublemaker? He really just likes to liven things up at school -- and he's always had plenty of great ideas… | Intermediate and Young Adult Reading | |
 | Lobel, Arnold | Frog and Toad All Year is an American picture book written and illustrated by Arnold Lobel, published by Harper & Row in 1976. It is the third book in the Frog and Toad series, whose four books completed by Lobel comprise five easy-to-read short stories each.
In winter, spring, summer, and… | Children's Books ⋅ Picture Books | |
 | Lobel, Arnold | There's nothing like a best friend! Whether they are telling stories, taking walks, or writing letters, Frog and Toad always help each other out, as best friends should. Here are five irresistible stories about their adventures together. | Children's Books ⋅ Picture Books | |
 | Lobel, Arnold | Frog and Toad Together is an American fantasy adventure children's picture book, written and illustrated by Arnold Lobel and published by Harper & Row in 1972. It is the second book in the Frog and Toad series, whose four books completed by Lobel comprise five easy-to-read short stories each.
Frog and… | Children's Books ⋅ Picture Books | |
 | Tucker, Ruth A. | The story of missions is the story of heavenly purposes fulfilled through human hands. From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya traces 2,000 years of missions, from the days of the early church to the present. Uncovering the realities of missions work, this popular volume deals frankly with the complex individuals who helped spread… | Christian Living ⋅ Missions & Service | |
 | John Dyer. 192 pages. Softcover. | Where does technology belong in the biblical story of redemption?
Believers and unbelievers alike are saturated with technology, yet most give it little if any thought. Consumers buy and upgrade as fast as they can, largely unaware of technology's subtle yet powerful influence. In a world where technology changes almost daily… | Media & Technology | |
 | Maxwell, Cassandre | Abraham Dee Bartlett knew from a young age that he wanted to spend his life working with animals. But in Victorian London, there weren't many jobs that provided an opportunity to do that. Still, Abraham spent years gaining knowledge and pursuing his dream until he eventually became superintendent in the… | Picture Books | |
 | Morey, Walt | The Alaskan wilderness is a lonely place for Mark Andersen, especially after the death of his older brother, Jamie. But in time Mark finds someone else to love--Ben, an Alaskan brown bear so huge that no one else dares come near him. Gentle Ben has been a favorite of readers… | Intermediate and Young Adult Reading | |
 | Meloche, Renee Taft | The people of Bristol, England, though God had more important things to care about than an orphan's breakfast. But George Müller (1805-1898) and soon the orphans themselves - knew that wasn't true. George had opened an orphanage, trusting God to provide for the needs of the orphans. By the time… | Intermediate and Young Adult Reading | |
 | Howat, Irene | Find out how God miraculously transformed one young man's life from selfish and greedy, to courageous and trustworthy; his heart, once totally self-centred, remodelled. George takes the children of his new home into his heart and the orphaned children of Bristol have someone to fight their corner. They trust him… | Intermediate and Young Adult Reading | |
 | D'aulaire, Ingri | A simple biography of Washington, telling of the major events in his life and stressing the upbringing that endowed him with the qualities of leadership. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading ⋅ Level 12 items | |
 | Crider, Caleb | Satisfaction at work is often hindered by stressful, frustrating relationships. Why do I struggle getting along with him? What can I do to resolve my strained relationship with her?
Conflict at work is frustrating and stressful, and makes us unproductive and unhappy. Instead of focusing on our work, our mental energy… | Leadership | |
 | Coblentz, John | Inspirational and practical, Getting Along With People God's Way points us to the life and teachings of Jesus who modeled perfectly the way of peace. Following Him, we have what we need to restore, build, and maintain healthy relationships. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more. | Relationships & Mentoring | |
 | Kantor, Mackinlay | On July 1, 1863, the citizens of Gettysburg were surprised to see Confederate soldiers march through their town. Then for three days troops from the North and the South fought around Gettysburg in the turning point of the war. Here is that story. 151 pp. | Intermediate and Young Adult Reading | |
 | Carson, Ben | Ben Carson, M.D., works medical miracles. Today, he's one of the most celebrated neurosurgeons in the world. In Gifted Hands, he tells of his inspiring odyssey from his childhood in inner-city Detroit to his position as director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital at age 33. Ben Carson is… | Biography & History | |
 | Robinson, Marilynne | Gilead takes its name from a fictional Iowa town, the setting of several novels by Marilynne Robinson. In Gilead, Robinson writes in the voice of the aging Reverend John Ames, exploring the beauty, mystery, and pain of existence through a lyrical, meditative letter Ames writes to his young son. This… | Literature ⋅ Contemporary Literature | |
 | Martin, Jamie C. | With inspiring stories, practical suggestions, and a carefully curated reading treasury of the best children’s literature for each area of the globe, Give Your Child the World helps parents raise insightful, compassionate kids who fall in love with the world and are prepared to change it for good.
Young children live… | Books ⋅ Literature ⋅ The Art of Reading | |
 | Lowry, Lois | Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns twelve he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories… | Intermediate and Young Adult Reading | |
 | Grant, Myrna | Many looked on Gladys Aylward's expedition to mainland China as foolhardy and dangerous. It was.
On her own, as a single female, she carried her passport and other documents, along with the only money and belongings that she had, in a small briefcase with a teapot and a saucepan tied to… | Intermediate and Young Adult Reading | |
 | Revell, Glenda | Glenda was desperate for love and a sense of belonging. Her home life was school-- and the welcoming shade of a willow tree, under which she would lie and dream of another life in another family, and pray to the God she did not know yet. (softcover) | Biography & History | |
 | Taylor, W. David O. | Every choice of art in worship opens up and closes down possibilities for the formation of our humanity. Every practice of music, every decision about language, every use of our bodies, every approach to visual media or church buildings forms our desires, shapes our imaginations, habituates our emotional instincts, and… | Art and Beauty | |
 | Walker, Andrew T. | Gender issues are in the news almost every day. And they are a part of many people's lives every day, too. So at its heart, this debate isn't about a debate - it's about people. And so is this book.
Andrew Walker explores what, if anything, it means to be male… | Theology & Worldviews ⋅ Doctrine of Humanity | |
 | Lewis, C.S. | God in the Dock contains forty-eight essays and twelve letters written by Lewis between 1940 and 1963. Ranging from popular newspaper pieces to learned defenses of the faith, these essays cover topics as varied as the logic of theism, good and evil, miracles, vivisection, the role of women in church… | Theology & Worldviews ⋅ Theology | |
 | Yoder, Edward | Growing in the Word Series | Books | |
 | Ebersole, Steve and Sandra | "We know we should teach our children about their God-given sexuality, yet the thought of doing so may make us uncomfortable. Discreetly written, this short book offers an encouraging, practical perspective on sensitive issues. As parents of fourteen children, Steve and Sandra Ebersole give guidance for those important conversations with… | Family | |
 | Coblentz, John | A devotional commentary on Ephesians
This phrase-by-phrase commentary on Ephesians is more devotional than exegetical. Although attention is given to grammatical construction and nuances in the Greek language, the intention is to enable readers today to appreciate the letter as readers would have in Paul's day. | Study Helps | |
 | Lennox, John C. | If we are to believe many modern commentators, science has squeezed God into a corner, killed and then buried him with its all-embracing explanations. Atheism, we are told, is the only intellectually tenable position, and any attempt to reintroduce God is likely to impede the progress of science. In this… | Theology & Worldviews ⋅ Apologetics | |
 | Coblentz, John | In a world where love is cheap, where having more than two children raises eyebrows, and where married couples are more familiar with how to endure than how to endear, this book is sorely needed. Includes study questions for engaged or married couples, offering practical Biblical guidance for healthy intimacy… | Christian Living ⋅ Marriage | |
 | Coblentz, John | A guide for parents to use in helping their children understand, accept, and appreciate the changes that come with growing up. A much-needed counterbalance to the messages and images that are forced on our young people. 41 pages. | Christian Living ⋅ Family | |
 | Miller, Gary | Middle-aged and older believers caught up in the hectic pace of modern life often find themselves longing for rest. Their youthful idealism has been tempered by life's difficulties, and they long to relax, slow down, and enjoy the rewards of their labor. American culture tells them this is the right… | Stewardship & Finance | |
 | Miller, Gary | Going Till You're Gone encourages Christians to develop and maintain a Kingdom-focused vision that will guide the latter years of their lives. It calls for a careful examination of the use of our resources. It appeals to older soldiers to encourage younger believers in the battle and to passionately help… | Christian Living ⋅ Stewardship & Finance | |
 | Butterfield, Rosaria | What did God use to draw a radical, committed unbeliever to himself? Did God take her to an evangelistic rally? Or, since she had her doctorate in literature, did he use something in print? No, God used an invitation to dinner in a modest home, from a humble couple who… | Missions & Service | |
 | Newbigin, Lesslie | How does the gospel relate to a pluralist society? What is the Christian message in a society marked by religious pluralism, ethnic diversity and cultural relativism? Should Christians concentrate on evangelism or dialogue? The Gospel in a Pluralist Society addresses these kinds of questions - providing an excellent analysis of… | Apologetics | |
 | King James Version Bible with giant print and center column references in Black Leatherflex binding. | Bibles | ||
 | Dickens, Charles | Humbled, orphaned Pip is apprenticed to the dirty work of the forge but dares to dream of becoming a gentleman -- and one day he finds himself in possession of "great expectations." One of Dickens' finest novels, this is a gripping tale of crime and guilt, revenge and reward. | Literature ⋅ Classics | |
 | Negri, Paul | Outstanding anthology features more than 150 English and American masterpieces spanning over 400 years. "Death Be Not Proud," "The Tyger," "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud," plus works by Tennyson, Whitman, Dickinson, Yeats, Frost, others. Includes 3 selections from the Common Core State Standards Initiative. | Poetry | |
 | The Greek New Testament, reader's edition. Includes a dictionary defining words occurring more than 25 times, and running glosses of any Greek word occurring 25 times or less in the New Testament, placed below the Greek text. | Bibles | ||
 | Goudge, Elizabeth | When Marianne LePatourel meets William Ozanne in the 1830s on an island in the English Channel, she sets her heart on him. However, her sister Marguerite falls in love with him too. And so begins this sweeping novel that takes the characters on dramatic adventures from childhood through old age… | Literature ⋅ Classics | |
 | Andrew V. St. Marie, Mike… | The second volume in the Cross Bearers Series, I Appeal to Scripture is a well-researched, accessible biography of Jacob Amman, remembered as the founder of the Amish. He has often been viewed as a troublemaker whose zeal for a pure church led to schism, but he was also a humble… | Anabaptist History & Thought ⋅ Biography & History | |
 | Schrock, Simon | When sinful and unwelcome thoughts - gossipy tidbits, lustful temptations, doubtful questions, revengeful impulses - take root in our minds, what should we do?
The Bible calls us to have the mind of Christ, taking every thought captive to His lordship. There are no quick fixes in the battle against Satan's… | Disciplines & Spiritual Formation | |
 | Martin, Mildred A. | Gather around the table with Sharon, Peter, Timmy, Laura, and Beth Miller, and read about how Timmy saves an elderly neighbor's life, Sharon teaches summer Bible school, Peter shoots the wrong deer, Sioux Indians return good for evil, and much more! As always, each "Miller" story is based on true… | Intermediate and Young Adult Reading | |
 | Swift, Jonathan | Gulliver sees life from many different perspectives during the course of his exciting voyages around the world. In Lilliput he is a giant among a race of little people only six inches high; in Brobdingnag he himself seems tiny compared to the giant inhabitants; and in the country of the… | Literature ⋅ Classics | |
 | Carroll, Abigail | Habitation of Wonder is an offering of poems that travels the intersection of the natural landscape and the landscape of spirit. Here, the moon is a "white comma / in the breath of space." Crocuses are "ephemeral prophets, first of the sun's spring projects." The ocean is "a vast /… | Literature ⋅ Poetry | |
 | Earley, Justin Whitmel | Parenting happens in habits. We make meals, get in cars, answer questions, discipline, and do bedtime. Habits of the Household shows how these ordinary routines are extraordinary opportunities to live out the love of God in profound ways. In this book you will find the tools you need tor parenting and… | Christian Living ⋅ Family | |
 | Kuhns, Lana | Hamlet the Hog learns to share. A Happy Day Farms book. | Picture Books | |
 | Swindoll, Charles R. | When Nehemiah confronted the task of rebuilding Jerusalem's wall, he was heartbroken by the damage he saw and nearly overwhelmed by the task that lay before him. Yet through the application of timeless leadership principles, Nehemiah completed this nearly impossible project, and laid a pattern for success which is just… | Leadership | |
 | Berry, Wendell | Hannah Coulter is Wendell Berry’s seventh novel and his first to employ the voice of a woman character in its telling. Hannah, the now-elderly narrator, recounts the love she has for the land and for her community. | Literature ⋅ Contemporary |